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Moving to Aliso Viejo, CA
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About Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo is a master-planned city in southern Orange County, incorporated in 2001 — one of California's newest cities. It sits between the San Joaquin Hills and the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with a mix of suburban neighborhoods, condominiums, and the Aliso Viejo Town Center retail district. Soka University of America anchors the city's north end, and the canyon wilderness gives it a trails-and-open-space character unusual for south-county suburbia.
Home prices in Aliso Viejo
The median listing price in Aliso Viejo is $899,000.
Top places in Aliso Viejo
- Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park — canyon trails, ridgelines, and wildlife corridors at the city's edge.
- Soka University of America — hilltop campus with distinctive architecture and public performances.
- Aliso Viejo Town Center — the city's main retail and dining district.
- Grand Park — sports fields and community events.
- Aliso Creek Trail — bikeway running through the canyon toward Laguna Beach.
- Aliso Viejo Country Club — private golf club overlooking the canyons.
- Iglesia Park — neighborhood park with recreation facilities.
- Glenwood Commons — shopping and dining near the city's center.
Commuting from Aliso Viejo
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~60–75 minutes off-peak (roughly 60 miles; longer with traffic). Route via SR-73 / I-5 north or SR-133 to I-5.
- Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~10–15 minutes — effectively a neighboring job center (Spectrum is just up I-5/SR-73 in Irvine).
- No Metrolink station in town; the nearest Orange County Line stations are Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Irvine (each roughly 10 minutes).
- Key freeways: SR-73 (San Joaquin Hills Tollway), I-5, SR-133.
Aliso Viejo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The median listing price in Aliso Viejo is $899,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Aliso Viejo, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~60–75 minutes off-peak (roughly 60 miles; longer with traffic). Route via SR-73 / I-5 north or SR-133 to I-5.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.