Moving to Misson Viejo...maybe? (Orange, Costa Mesa: environment, military, gated)

[Jupiter10]

I am considering moving out to the West Coast for a much needed "change." Heard about this town/city -- Mission Viejo through a friend. Currently, I live in a small town just outside of New York City. Any general info would be great...thanks.

[missionhome]

Mission Viejo is a great city and I highly recommend it, but it would be helpful to know more about yourself to help see if it is the right city for you.
Maybe add stuff like
Age
Family or not
Activities you like
What kind of rent or house price you can afford
What kind of environment (urban vs. suburban)
and more

This will allow us to specifically help you.

[melbon7462]

Tustin Area
This is a good source of info, and a few pics also. Look on page two for mission viejo pics!

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Jupiter10

I am considering moving out to the West Coast for a much needed "change." Heard about this town/city -- Mission Viejo through a friend. Currently, I live in a small town just outside of New York City. Any general info would be great...thanks.

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[kturbe]

Mission Viejo is great city and just rated one of the safest in the country. I would recommend you check out the city webpage at City of Mission Viejo Official Web Site plus google the area and you will get some great details.

[Donna7]

Originally Posted by Charles

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Please use the Search this Forum tool to find info you need, as much has already been written about schools, jobs, weather, crime, prices, rentals, walkability and other aspects of a location. If you don't find it, please sign in and ask your questions. New users should use the Search this Forum tool before posting a question that may have already been answered. Let us know that you have searched the forums, so we don't assume otherwise.

When asking questions about a location, give as much detail as you can, so we can zero in on the info you need. If house hunting, what is your price level or rental amount. How many BR's, Baths, square feet, lot size, etc, do you need? Pets? SFH, TH, Condo, mobile home? In-town, rural, college town, military town, mountains? Schools for children? Gated community, golf course community, active senior community? Do you need to stable a horse? Is there an RV or boat trailer to consider? The more you tell us, the sooner our regular posters can reply with specificity. Same for any other criteria you have. Please avoid open-ended requests like "I'm moving to your city, tell me EVERYTHING I need to know."

Charles, may I ask you what the distance is from Mission Viejo to Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa? Thank you for your help on the other thread.

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by Donna7

Charles, may I ask you what the distance is from Mission Viejo to Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa? Thank you for your help on the other thread.

15-20 miles depending on where in Mission Viejo.

So 15-60 minutes depending on traffic.

[Jupiter10]

Thanks everyone for all the info!!!

[Donna7]

Originally Posted by EscapeCalifornia

15-20 miles depending on where in Mission Viejo.

So 15-60 minutes depending on traffic.

Thank you kindly.