Ladera Ranch is an unincorporated planned community that is as young as the 21st century! It is one of the newest communities in the entire state of California, and possibly the United States.
Location
Ladera Ranch is located in Orange County, east of Mission Viejo along Antonio Parkway. The United States does not define a census designated place called Ladera Ranch, but it does define a Zip Code Area: 92694.
Central Orange County is approximately 30 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. Its location makes Ladera Ranch an excellent place to enjoy the natural beauty and varied unique attractions of Southern California.
Airports
Orange County is served primarily by John Wayne International Airport in Costa Mesa. Other major airports in the vicinity are Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Terrain
The protected lands of Rancho Mission Viejo provide a backdrop of beauty at Ladera Ranch. There are many parks, and a network of trails that wind through the neighborhoods, linking the villages of this community in an unspoiled natural setting. The community covers 4,000 acres of land.
Jobs
The median household income is $104,306.
Ninety-seven percent of the adult population has graduated from high school, and almost fifty percent have a bachelor’s degree.
Waterman Animation is a 3D production company in Ladera Ranch providing modeling and animation services, and architectural renderings. However, most residents are employed outside of the community, with an average commute of 32 minutes.
Colleges/Universities
There are a number of colleges and universities within 10 miles of Ladera Ranch, including: Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California State University – Fullerton, and California State University – Irvine.
Housing
Ladera Ranch provides numerous housing possibilities, from custom built estates, to condominiums and apartments. Ladera Ranch is a planned community of unique villages, offering many neighborhoods with a variety of housing options and architectural styles from classic to modern. The median home value in Ladera Ranch is $758,200.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The recreational opportunities in Ladera Ranch include village clubs and parks, creating a strong social life out-of-doors. Miles-long Ladera Ranch Trail connects the entire community, as well as much of the 1,600 acres of open space. There are golf courses nearby in Mission Viejo, including two public 18-hole courses; Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club and Casta del Sol golf course, and the Mission Viejo Country Club, with a private 18-hole course.
Interesting Facts
Construction in Ladera Ranch began in 1999.
Ladera Ranch is built on portions of the 23,000 acre Rancho Mission Viejo cattle ranch, the largest remaining working ranch in Orange County.
