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Aliso Viejo, California · ZIP 92656

Aliso Viejo — ZIP 92656

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Aliso Viejo (92656) scores 87/100 — Excellent for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $996K.

87OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency72%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$996K
Median rent$3,587/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$996K

Median Rent

$3,587/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

51,242

Violent Crime

8,423

Property Crime

42,819

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Canyon Vista ElementaryKG–05533
77%
81%
Oak Grove ElementaryKG–05569
75%
74%
Don Juan Avila ElementaryKG–05672
71%
75%
Don Juan Avila Middle06–08863
61%
76%
Aliso Viejo Middle06–08803
61%
71%
Aliso Niguel High09–122,563
58%
82%
JourneyKG–08617
53%
65%
Wood Canyon ElementaryKG–05425
42%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

52,645

Median Income

$138K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92656 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92656 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92656 is approximately $996K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92656 in Aliso Viejo has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.