Population 45,736 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Juan Capistrano
Household size in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in San Juan Capistrano holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area overall, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.96, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of San Juan Capistrano is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.8% of households in San Juan Capistrano, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. San Juan Capistrano has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in San Juan Capistrano
Renters in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
San Juan Capistrano is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in San Juan Capistrano: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in San Juan Capistrano is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,625 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,723 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,310 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,916 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,292 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in San Juan Capistrano pays $2,916 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,292 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in San Juan Capistrano
Bachelor's degrees in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
San Juan Capistrano is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in San Juan Capistrano is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in San Juan Capistrano
| Period | San Juan Capistrano | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in San Juan Capistrano runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only 68 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
San Juan Capistrano compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Capistrano | 2.84 | 42.8 | 6.8% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 1993 | $2,916 | 49.5% | 92.0% | 3.8% |
| Ladera Ranch | 3.19 | 36.3 | 12.4% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 2006 | $3,278 | 67.8% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| Laguna Niguel | 2.59 | 47.5 | 9.1% | 30.8% | 7.8% | 1986 | $3,103 | 60.3% | 96.5% | 7.4% |
| Capistrano Beach | 2.38 | 48.5 | 6.6% | 38.2% | 14.3% | 1974 | $2,799 | 50.7% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| Dana Point | 2.32 | 48.2 | 8.7% | 38.0% | 15.8% | 1980 | $3,126 | 59.3% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| San Clemente | 2.71 | 46.2 | 6.3% | 33.6% | 9.9% | 1985 | $2,786 | 52.9% | 94.1% | 4.8% |
| Laguna Hills | 2.74 | 42.6 | 9.8% | 34.6% | 8.4% | 1984 | $2,806 | 54.0% | 94.0% | 5.9% |
| Aliso Viejo | 2.61 | 40.4 | 7.1% | 43.2% | 5.5% | 1996 | $2,839 | 57.8% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Coto de Caza | 3.03 | 46.5 | 4.7% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 1994 | $3,297 | 66.7% | 98.7% | 3.2% |
| Mission Viejo | 2.82 | 46.4 | 5.6% | 21.9% | 5.4% | 1981 | $3,066 | 52.3% | 94.0% | 5.2% |
| Laguna Beach | 2.15 | 53.4 | 4.5% | 33.0% | 19.7% | 1965 | $3,134 | 69.7% | 97.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up San Juan Capistrano. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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