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Mission Viejo, California

Located in Orange County, California, Mission Viejo was established in 1965. Mission Viejo was named the safest city in America by the FBI and CQ Press. One of the largest master-planned communities ever built in the United States.

Founded 1965 | Population 94,200 | Peak 94,200 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Mission Viejo, California

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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Mission Viejo's character and economy.

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Mission Viejo's identity and economy.

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1965Master-Planned Community: Philip Morris/Mission Viejo Company develops community.

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2010Safest City: Named safest city in America.

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1890 Culture

Higher Education

1942 Government

Military Presence

1965 Business

Master-Planned Community

2010 Government

Safest City

Did You Know?

Mission Viejo was named the safest city in America by the FBI and CQ Press.

One of the largest master-planned communities ever built in the United States.

The Mission Viejo Nadadores swim team produced multiple Olympic swimmers.

Mission Viejo is located in Orange County, California.

Mission Viejo was founded in 1965.

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