Ladera Ranch

Ladera Ranch is a master-planned community and medium-sized CDP in Orange County California. It is the 292nd largest community in the state and has only three neighborhoods. Construction on the community began in 1999 and the community features many new and recently built homes. It is a highly diverse community in terms of ethnicity, race, and religion. The largest of the city’s ethnic groups are Caucasian, followed by Asian and Hispanic. However, the most common ancestries among residents of the community are German, Irish, English, and Italian. English remains the primary written and spoken language followed by Spanish and Persian. It is a highly educated community where nearly 67% of adults have a four-year degree or more. This is more than twice the average for U.S. communities. It is a family-friendly community that features good schools, low crime rates, a large percentage of college-educated adults. The community has high rates of homeownership, predominantly single-family, owner-occupied homes.

The community spans 4.905 square miles of land area. It is a wealthy community compared to state and federal economic standards. It is definitively white-collar in nature and over 94% of the local workforce hold/work white-collar positions. The 2018 approximate population was 23,742 and the approximate population density is around 4,700 people per square mile. In 2017, the estimated median household income was $86,217, and the estimated per capita income was $39,038. In the same year, the estimated median house or condo value was $67,400, the mean price on all housing units was $959,218 and the median gross rent was $2,281. The average commute time for residents of Ladera Ranch is 31-31 minutes. But uniquely over 11% of the workforce does not face the daily commute because they work from home, via telecommuting, freelance efforts, and home-based businesses.

The community consists of nine “villages”, including Old Knoll Village, Wycliffe Village, Avendale Village, Terramor Village, and more. There are five clubhouses in the community, each village features facilities such as parks, pools, playgrounds, open greens, and more. Public education for the youth of the community is provided by the schools of the Capistrano Unified School District. The community features pet-friendly parks, clubs for fun and education, and a variety of facilities for healthy active lifestyles.

Homes come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit the needs and wishes of potential new residents. Whether you want a small house for two just starting out, or just enjoying their golden years, or maybe a sprawling home for a growing family, Ladera Ranch has what you need. To begin your home search call friendly local real estate agent and expert Larry Bammer today at 1-949-547-2255, don’t wait to find a place to call home.