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Why Mission Viejo

Welcome to Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, south Orange County's largest city, has an outstanding quality of life for its residents, businesses, and visitors. Mission Viejo is consistently recognized as one of the safest cities in California, compared to cities of similar size. Mission Viejo is a business-friendly, master-planned community with outstanding schools, and a talented, well-educated work force.

Highlights

Mission Viejo is a master-planned community with a beautiful lake, more than 40 parks, and a regional shopping mall. This community is home to the Mission Viejo Nadadores swim and dive program, Providence Mission Hospital, Saddleback Community College, and many distinguished K-12 schools.

The City has a budget over $110 million and it maintains a significant reserve fund. The City provides outstanding municipal services, where 99% of the residents report the quality of life is great. Additionally, Mission Viejo continues to welcome many new businesses, eateries and developments. 

Location

Mission Viejo is conveniently located between San Diego and Los Angeles counties, adjacent to both Interstate 5 and State Route 241 (Foothill Toll Road). The nearby Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station provides both Metrolink and Amtrak service, the Irvine Transportation Center is about 5 minutes north of Mission Viejo, and the John Wayne Airport is about 16 miles north of the City via Interstate 405.

Mission Viejo is also centrally located to several Southern California attractions, with Disneyland about 25 miles away, Legoland about 40 miles away, and only 12 miles to the beach. Mission Viejo has four hotels to serve our visitors: Ayres Suites, Ayres Hotel & Spa, Fairfield Inn, and Hampton Inn & Suites.

Profile & Demographics

 

Mission Viejo Means Business 

With business friendly practices in a beautifully master-planned community, there are many reasons to do business in Mission Viejo.

Top 10 Reasons to do Business In Mission Viejo

  1. No business license fee, gross receipts tax, utility user fees, or per employee fees
  2. Expedited plan check and permit processing services, with next day building inspection services
  3. Staff available to assist at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  4. Strong demographics with a population of 91,304 and outstanding quality of life for residents, employees, and visitors
  5. Consistently ranked one of the safest cities
  6. Business friendly local government
  7. Upscale regional shopping mall at the Shops of Mission Viejo and luxury auto brands along Marguerite Parkway
  8. State-of-the-art medical treatment at Providence Mission Hospital
  9. Outstanding K-12 schools (public, private, charter) and Saddleback Community College
  10. More than 40 parks, multiple recreation and fitness centers, a beautiful golf course, and a community and senior center

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