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Laguna niguel, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Laguna niguel.

Population: 87,696 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Laguna niguel, CA is $2.31M — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.67M after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,219/month. 13 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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$2.31M

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.31M
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+45.3%
10-year appreciation
+99.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.31M
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
$1.67M
Median list price
$1.54M
Median price per sqft
$1,210
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
103
For-sale inventory
383
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
99
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
118

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,219/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
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
13
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Laguna Beach Unified, Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District, Community Roots Academy District
Schools include
El Morro Elementary, Laguna Beach High, Thurston Middle, Top of the World Elementary, Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts

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 (varies by location)
includes 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 (8 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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.4 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,628
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,332
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,581

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL, COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,604
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Laguna niguelState medianUS median
Median home value$2.31M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.67M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,219/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,604$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 Laguna niguel, CA?
$2.31M.
What is the median sale price in Laguna niguel, CA?
$1.67M.
How long do homes take to sell in Laguna niguel, CA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Laguna niguel, CA?
Typical rent: $4,219/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Laguna niguel, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is Laguna niguel, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Laguna niguel, CA?
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 Laguna niguel, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laguna niguel, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Laguna niguel, CA?
13 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Laguna niguel, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Laguna niguel, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Laguna niguel, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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