Aliso Viejo is a coastal-close South Orange County community with a surprisingly rich backstory—and it’s also one of the county’s newest cities. It became Orange County’s 34th city when it incorporated on July 1, 2001, after a community-led cityhood effort and a decisive local vote. (AV City) The name “Aliso Viejo” comes from Spanish for “old alder” or “old sycamore,” a nod to the area’s natural landscape. (AV City) Before today’s neighborhoods, the land was part of the historic Moulton Ranch, tied to an 1842 Mexican land grant and later ranch ownership in the 1890s. (AV City)
What makes Aliso Viejo special—especially for families—is how intentionally it was designed. In 1976, the Mission Viejo Company acquired the remaining 6,600 acres to build a master-planned community; the county approved the master plan in 1979, and the first homes were offered in March 1982. (AV City) Residents love the balance of attractive neighborhoods, parks, schools, and everyday convenience, plus easy access to the region’s trail network and nearby wilderness open space like Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park—perfect for hikes, bikes, and weekend resets—while still being a short drive from the coastline. (AV City)
52,645 people live in Aliso Viejo, where the median age is 38.9 and the average individual income is $64,318. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Aliso Viejo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nature's Nest, DaRocha Fitness, and Cuts By Curly CxC Hair Studio.
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| Dining | 3.57 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.98 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.87 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.22 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.3 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.86 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.3 miles | 35 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.74 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.79 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Aliso Viejo has 20,226 households, with an average household size of 2.57. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Aliso Viejo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 52,645 people call Aliso Viejo home. The population density is 6,582 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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