 Laguna Niguel is a city located in southern Orange County, California. The city was primarily built after 1980 as an unincorporated master planned community located in the foothills of Laguna Beach.
Lewis Moulton, owner of the Moulton Company, bought the area of modern-day Laguna Niguel in 1895, along with significant other portions of the surrounding area. Laguna Niguel's present-day existence started in the 1960's as a planned community was being built. This continued into the 1970's. As more people arrived there, the area moved toward Orange County incorporation. On December 1, 1989 Laguna Niguel became an incorporated city in Orange County and became its 29th city.
 Laguna Niguel is home to many upscale neighborhoods including Bear Brand Ranch, Monarch Point, Ocean Ranch, and Coronado Pointe residential communities which offer city, canyon, and ocean views. Other major neighborhoods include Rancho Niguel, Kite Hill, and San Joaquin Hills.
Census Report 2000
Population: 61,891
Males: 30,137
Females: 31,754
Median resident age:37.5 years
Median household income: $80,733
Median house value: $374,800
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