Rancho Mission Viejo is a suburban city in California, bordering San Diego and Los Angeles. The city is a suburban mix of homes, offices, and businesses. Its tree-lined neighborhoods are among its many attractions, and the city recently received national recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The name Mission Viejo comes from the town's past as the site of an 18th-century ranch, the Rancho Mission Viejo. The ranch was purchased by English-born Mexican ranchero Don Juan Forster, who provided the U.S. military with fresh horses during the Mexican-American War.
The city's population is divided into two groups: households with children and those without them. The population is overwhelmingly male. The median age of the population is 38 years. The city is home to 32,449 residents. The majority of households are composed of married couples. The other group is comprised of single adults. There were also 6.0% of elderly individuals living alone.
Rancho Mission Viejo is an Orange County city in Southern California. It is bordered by Las Flores, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita. The city is home to the headquarters of the Hughes Aircraft Company's Microelectronic Systems Division. The company relocated to Rancho Mission Viejo in 1988 after closing its Irvine facilities.
The city has a low percentage of people considered poor. In contrast, northern and central Orange County have higher percentages of Hispanics, and a higher percentage of Asians. This has fair housing implications.