San Juan Capistrano California City Guide

Almost 36,000 people live in San Juan Capistrano. The population in 2010 was reportedly 34,263. The city’s 10 year growth rate is 4.7%, which breaks down into an annual growth rate of 0.67%.

52.15% of the city’s population is female, which equals an estimated 18,748 residents. Another 17,204 residents are men, which accounts for 47.85% of the population.

San Juan Capistrano’s median resident age is 43 years old. Specifically, about 20% of the population is less than 18 years old. Another 17% of residents are 20-34. Over 35% of the population is between 35-64. Additionally, about 18% of residents are over 65.

San Juan Capistrano’s population is 72% White residents, 3.9% biracial or multiracial residents, and 2.5% Asian residents. Another 1% of the population is Black or African American, while almost 20% of the population identifies as another ethnicity.

English is the most common language to hear in this city, since 67% of residents only speak English. However, another 29% of residents are fluent in Spanish. Meanwhile, 1.3% of residents speak another Indo-European language.

About 38% of residents have Hispanic or Latino heritage. 13% of residents have German ancestry, while other common backgrounds include Irish, Italian, and French. Over 20% of the city’s population was born outside of the country.

San Juan Capistrano students are welcome to attend 6 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools found within the city’s borders. For reference, 92% of local students attend public schools.

84.4% of residents over 25 years old are high school graduates. The city’s high school dropout rate is 16%, which tracks over the national rate.

Over 20% of residents have attended some college courses. From there, about 6% of San Juan Capistrano’s population has earned an associate’s degree. Another 37% of the population holds a bachelor’s degree, and around 13% have a graduate degree or a professional degree. Another 5% of the city’s residents hold a doctorate degree.

The median property value in San Juan Capistrano is estimated to be a little over $623K, which is not too high on a state-wide level, but still is one of the higher median values on a national level.

Real estate ranges a great deal in the city. 6.4% of properties are worth under $242K, and 10.8% are worth between $242K-$363K. Another 8.6% of properties vary between $363K-$484K, and 13.3% range from $484K-$605K. The majority of properties at 24.4% are priced between $605K-$908K. 15.6% of real estate is priced between $908K-$1.2 million, and 20.9% of properties are worth over $1.2 million.

Between December 2009 and December 2019, San Juan Capistrano real estate appreciated a total of 50.42%, which equals an average annual appreciation rate of 4.17%. This impressive number means that buying real estate in this city has a habit of paying off fairly well.

San Juan Capistrano is known for having one of the widest varieties of housing options in Orange County in terms of age, architecture, and price points. 26.1% of housing options are rented, and 73.9% of properties are owner-occupied residences.

6.1% of properties in the city have 1 bedroom layouts, and 27.6% have 2 bedroom layouts. 34.5% of housing options have 3 bedrooms, and 22.6% have 4 bedrooms. Another 9.2% of residences have 5 or more bedrooms.

70.9% of properties were built between 1970-1999, and 18.5% of residences were constructed between 1940-1969. Another 2% of housing options were built in or before 1939, and 8.6% of properties class as new construction.

64% of San Juan Capistrano housing options are single family detached homes, and about 20% of housing options are condominiums and attached properties. 10% of residences are small apartment buildings, and around 6% of options are larger apartment complexes.

San Juan Capistrano’s per capita income is $47K. To give an idea of the city’s level of affluence, the average salary in San Juan Capistrano is almost $97K, while the median household income tracks at $87K.

This city’s unemployment rate is 2.8%, and an estimated 9.7% of residents live in poverty. For reference, about 5% of the population makes under $15K annually. 12% of residents earn $15K-$25K, and 11% earn $25K-$35K.

Another 26% of San Juan Capistrano residents earn between $35K-$65K annually. Meanwhile, 6.6% of residents make $65K-$75K. Over 10% of the population earns $75K-$100K, while 28% makes over $100K each year.