Mission Viejo ranked among 50 best places to live in the country

Mission Viejo is among the 50 best places to live in the United States, according to Money Magazine.

From superb suburbs to quaint small towns, Money Magazine’s 35th annual Best Places to Live 2021 list highlights the places where job growth is rising, home prices are affordable, and the quality of life shines.

Mission Viejo made the grade thanks to its pristine parks, award-winning schools, family events and entertainment, Olympic history and Lake Mission Viejo, among other aspects. Mission Viejo is the only Southern California city to make this rating of cities with populations from 25,000 to 500,000.

The honor complements the City’s continual safe-city ranking and highlight’s what a great place Mission Viejo is to live, work and play.