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Aliso viejo, CA — ZIP 92656

Population: 52,229 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 92656 (Aliso viejo, CA) is $993,866 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $880,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,568/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$993,866

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$993,866
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.7%
10-year appreciation
+87.3%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$1.00M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$880,000
Median list price
$899,000
Median price per sqft
$678
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
122
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,568/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Journey District, Capistrano Unified
Schools include
Journey, Aliso Niguel High, Aliso Viejo Middle, Wood Canyon Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
13.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
139,164
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
109,406

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ALISO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
2.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,946
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,493,591
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,281

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 92656State medianUS median
Median home value$993,866$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$880,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,568/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,946$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 92656?
$993,866.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92656?
$880,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92656?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92656?
Typical rent: $3,568/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 92656?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 92656 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 92656?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 92656?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92656?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92656?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 92656 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 92656?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92656?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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