Aliso Viejo is a city in Orange County, California. It is bordered by the cities of Laguna Beach on the west and southwest, Laguna Hills on the east, Laguna Niguel on the southeast, and Laguna Woods on the north.
Aliso Viejo is a dynamic and balanced community exemplified by a commitment to a high quality of life, vibrant residential and business communities and environmental sensitivity.
With rolling hillside and valley terrain boasting picturesque views of mountains, streams, lush trails, pristine parks and city lights, Aliso Viejo is the envy of other cities throughout Orange County.
The City offers a bevy of amenities that mirror its motto of "Live, Work, Learn, Shop and Play" and its City slogan: "Aliso Viejo Experience it All. "Aliso Viejo is well-known as a strong and lively community designed to meet the growing needs of individuals, families, professionals and enterprising businesses. It is a balanced community with opportunities for housing, jobs, future-planned multi-modal transportation and recreation. An abundance of parks and trails, cultural and recreational activities and youth sports programs further enhance the quality of life for a community with a vision to ensure long-term viability.
The City of Aliso Viejo and the Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) work hand in hand to ensure that an array of recreation and sport programs and several special events are offered to residents throughout the year.
Numerous organizations in the area also offer cultural, recreational and sports programs.
Visitors to this city will be amazed by the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, of which 2,600 acres are located in the city of Aliso Viejo. There are more than 22 local planned parks within city limits, the largest of which is the 90-acre Aliso Canyon Community Park.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $669,805
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $610,213; Detached houses: $728,083; Townhouses or other attached units: $518,453; In 2-unit structures: $369,873; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $421,774; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $518,169; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 41,572. Aliso Viejo covers 10.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 400 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 92656, 92698
Weather
Aliso Viejo, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 83.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 47.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Aliso Viejo is 14.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 3.38 Inches.
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