by Jeff Pittman | Feb 12, 2014 | Sellers
by Jeff Pittman | Feb 12, 2014 | Homes
by Jeff Pittman | Feb 6, 2014 | So Cal Cities
Ladera Ranch, CA has a population of 23,121, with the average resident aged 32 years old. The average income in the city is $150,112 per year and the average home value is currently at $654,414. There are 7,173 households in Ladera Ranch and more than half – approximately 60% – have children. From these statistics it’s easy to see that Ladera Ranch is a popular community among young families. What makes it so popular? Great schools, a close knit neighborhood community and great perks like city wide parks and recreational facilities. Families with young children are drawn to Ladera Ranch real estate because the city offers beautifully maintained neighborhoods, great schools and a prime location in South Orange County. This city has everything you and your family needs including close proximity to the stores you need with community shopping centers sprinkled throughout each neighborhood and nearby larger shopping centers like The Shops at Mission Viejo, Kaleidescope Center and Laguna Hills Mall. Here are some more lifestyle statistics on Ladera Ranch: Ladera Ranch is a strong real estate market for buyers right now because of high inventory and and declining average sales prices. Last month the average sales price in Ladera Ranch was $583,218. Homes for sale in Ladera Ranch are also staying on the market longer – 76 days – than the average Orange County home – 61 days. That means buyers are lowering their prices in order to sell – a big bonus for home buyers. Market Trends In Ladera Ranch Active inventory represents the number of homes for sale that are listed on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Ladera Ranch listings have been stable for the past few months and are way up from last years slump. Pending...
by Jeff Pittman | Feb 6, 2014 | So Cal Cities
The Capistrano Unified School District services the community of Ladera Ranch. The two most prominent schools in the city are Ladera Ranch Elementary and Ladera Ranch Middle School. Both schools are located on a single campus serving students from several South Orange County communities including Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano. Both schools are tech savvy, implementing the voluntary Learning With Laptops Program to help students prepare for a technology-driven world and become innovative and creative problem-solvers adept at learning in a new and changing world. There are plenty of other Ladera Ranch community perks in town that are beneficial for kids including the Ladera Ranch Library located on the second floor of the school building and various city parks and recreational centers. Ladera Ranch Elementary Ladera Ranch Elementary spends a total of $7,608 on each student annually, $5,120 dedicated to instructional expenses. The school offers after school programs for students including the Saddleback College Capistrano After School Program. Designed to help students and any interested community members, the program offers short-term fee based classes to teach relevant up to date content. Children and adults can learn new and useful skills with a curriculum that is focused on current trends, feedback from past participants and similar popular programs in the area. Ladera Ranch Middle School The top school in Ladera Ranch according to GreatSchools.org is Ladera Ranch Middle School with a score of 10/10. The other 3 public schools in the city have a score of 9/10. Ladera Ranch Middle School also allots each student $7,608 for educational costs with $5,120 spent on instructional expenses. Along with Learning With Laptops, another great...
