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Laguna Hills, CA

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Scenic hills and lush landscaping define this tranquil suburb

Suburban Peaceful Upscale Scenic Family-Friendly

Located in south Orange County, Laguna Hills is a charming suburb nestled alongside I-5. Laguna Hills provides residents with beautiful homes set amongst lush rolling hills, which offer scenic views in every direction and contribute to the community’s peaceful vibe.

Incorporated in 1991, Laguna Hills is a newer community equipped with a broad range of modern delights. Chain restaurants and national retailers are strewn throughout the area, affording plenty of everyday conveniences within close reach. Shopping opportunities abound at Laguna Hills Mall, the Shops at Mission Viejo, and Irvine Spectrum Center.

An array of scenic neighborhood parks provide ample space for outdoor recreation in addition to nearby Laguna Nigel Regional Park, Crystal Cove State Park, and Thousand Steps Beach. Convenience to I-5 and Route 73 makes getting around from Laguna Hills a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Laguna Hills, CA is $2,449 for one bedroom, and $3,027 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laguna Hills has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,449/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$5,275/month
1,826 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,244/month
1,158 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,250/month
1,637 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Valencia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

538 Students

8
out of 10

San Joaquin Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

247 Students

6
out of 10

Lomarena Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

550 Students

5
out of 10

Laguna Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,434 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.