Mission Viejo, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 47,354

Population (female): 48,662

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,199.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (7.5%), English (5.9%), Iranian (5.7%), American (5.2%), Irish (5.0%), Italian (4.3%).

Elevation: 400 feet

Zip Codes: 92691

Donald Bren, an urban planner who later became the president of the Irvine Company, drafted a master plan which placed roads in the valleys and houses on the hills, and contoured to the geography of the area. The plan worked, and by 1980 much of the city of Mission Viejo was completed. During the late 1970s and the 1980s, houses in Mission Viejo were in such high demand that housing tracts often sold out before construction even began on them. The houses and shopping centers in the city are almost uniformly designed in a Spanish mission style, with "adobe"-like stucco walls and barrel-tile roofs. Many point to Mission Viejo as the first and largest manifestation of Bren's obsession with Spanish architecture. Bren's company was also the creator of the developments in Irvine and Newport Beach. The company expanded its operations and went on to build the Lakes project in Tempe, Arizona, Mission Viejo Aurora in Colorado and was the initial master planner of Highlands Ranch, both in the Denver Metropolitan area.

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25431 CABOT RD STE 118 0.4 miles

25431 CABOT RD STE 118
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Categories: LAGUNA HILLS CA

23962 ALICIA PKWY 1.4 miles

23962 ALICIA PKWY
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Categories: MISSION VIEJO CA

24451 HEALTH CENTER DR 2.2 miles

24451 HEALTH CENTER DR
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Categories: LAGUNA HILLS CA

23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA STE 230 2.3 miles

23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA STE 230
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Categories: LAGUNA HILLS CA

23521 Paseo De Valencia #302C, 2.4 miles

23521 Paseo De Valencia #302C,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Categories: Laguna Hills CA

27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118 2.8 miles

27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Categories: MISSION VIEJO CA

25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100 3.3 miles

25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
Categories: LAGUNA NIGUEL CA

22741 LAMBERT ST 3.4 miles

22741 LAMBERT ST
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
Categories: LAKE FOREST CA

24962 CALLE ARAGON 3.5 miles

24962 CALLE ARAGON
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Categories: LAGUNA WOODS CA

15751 Rockfield Blvd 3.7 miles

15751 Rockfield Blvd
Irvine, CA 92618
Categories: Irvine CA

6670 ALTON PKWY 1ST FL 4.8 miles

6670 ALTON PKWY 1ST FL
IRVINE, CA 92618
Categories: IRVINE CA

15775 LAGUNA CANYON RD Ste 100 6.9 miles

15775 LAGUNA CANYON RD Ste 100
IRVINE, CA 92618
Categories: IRVINE CA

16200 SAND CANYON AVE 7.2 miles

16200 SAND CANYON AVE
IRVINE, CA 92618
Categories: IRVINE CA

32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO STE A105 7.7 miles

32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO STE A105
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
Categories: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA

4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101, 8.8 miles

4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101,
Irvine, CA 92604
Categories: Irvine CA

654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES 9.8 miles

654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Categories: SAN CLEMENTE CA

647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 108 STE 158 9.8 miles

647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 108 STE 158
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
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3002 DOW AVE STE 204 10.8 miles

3002 DOW AVE STE 204
TUSTIN, CA 92780
Categories: TUSTIN CA

24581 DEL PRADO STE G 11.0 miles

24581 DEL PRADO STE G
DANA POINT, CA 92629
Categories: DANA POINT CA

2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 11.4 miles

2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110
TUSTIN, CA 92780
Categories: TUSTIN CA

400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 202 11.6 miles

400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 202
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Categories: NEWPORT BEACH CA

2362 MORSE AVE 11.6 miles

2362 MORSE AVE
IRVINE, CA 92614
Categories: IRVINE CA

17232 RED HILL AVE 12.3 miles

17232 RED HILL AVE
IRVINE, CA 92614
Categories: IRVINE CA

910 S EL CAMINO REAL 12.8 miles

910 S EL CAMINO REAL
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672
Categories: SAN CLEMENTE CA

1534 E WARNER AVE 12.9 miles

1534 E WARNER AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Categories: SANTA ANA CA

1241 E DYER RD STE 145 12.9 miles

1241 E DYER RD STE 145
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Categories: SANTA ANA CA

1619 E Edinger Ave 13.2 miles

1619 E Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Categories: Santa Ana CA

1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 13.3 miles

1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Categories: NEWPORT BEACH CA

1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 13.5 miles

1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Categories: Santa Ana CA

100 N TUSTIN AVE 13.8 miles

100 N TUSTIN AVE
TUSTIN, CA 92780
Categories: TUSTIN CA

800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 14.0 miles

800 N Tustin Ave Ste A
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Categories: Santa Ana CA

801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 14.0 miles

801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Categories: Santa Ana CA

17542 17TH ST STE 330 14.1 miles

17542 17TH ST STE 330
TUSTIN, CA 92780
Categories: TUSTIN CA

301 VICTORIA ST 14.3 miles

301 VICTORIA ST
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
Categories: COSTA MESA CA

320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150 15.1 miles

320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
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1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1 15.2 miles

1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Categories: NEWPORT BEACH CA

867 S TUSTIN ST 15.4 miles

867 S TUSTIN ST
ORANGE, CA 92866
Categories: ORANGE CA

3100 W WARNER AVE 15.9 miles

3100 W WARNER AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
Categories: SANTA ANA CA

3401 S HARBOR BLVD 15.9 miles

3401 S HARBOR BLVD
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
Categories: SANTA ANA CA

946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 16.5 miles

946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD
ORANGE, CA 92868
Categories: ORANGE CA

705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 16.5 miles

705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102
ORANGE, CA 92868
Categories: ORANGE CA

1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 16.6 miles

1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140,
Orange, CA 92868
Categories: Orange CA

1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 16.8 miles

1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304,
Orange, CA 92868
Categories: Orange CA

1045 N TUSTIN ST 16.9 miles

1045 N TUSTIN ST
ORANGE, CA 92867
Categories: ORANGE CA

11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 17.0 miles

11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Categories: Fountain Valley CA

9920 TALBERT AVE 17.8 miles

9920 TALBERT AVE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Categories: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA

9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 17.8 miles

9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Categories: Fountain Valley CA

9122 ADAMS AVE 17.8 miles

9122 ADAMS AVE
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
Categories: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 18.1 miles

2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

2250 S. Main St # 105, 18.6 miles

2250 S. Main St # 105,
Corona, CA 92882
Categories: Corona CA

8970 WARNER AVE 18.9 miles

8970 WARNER AVE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Categories: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA

17024 MAGNOLIA ST 19.0 miles

17024 MAGNOLIA ST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Categories: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA

800 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 108 19.2 miles

800 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 108
CORONA, CA 92879
Categories: CORONA CA

1820 FULLERTON AVE 19.2 miles

1820 FULLERTON AVE
CORONA, CA 92881
Categories: CORONA CA

18811 FLORIDA ST 19.3 miles

18811 FLORIDA ST
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
Categories: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

18561 BEACH BLVD 19.3 miles

18561 BEACH BLVD
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
Categories: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

5475 E LA PALMA AVE 19.5 miles

5475 E LA PALMA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 19.5 miles

17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
Categories: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

18800 Main St Ste 111, 19.5 miles

18800 Main St Ste 111,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Categories: Huntington Beach CA

1690 W 6TH ST STE K 19.7 miles

1690 W 6TH ST STE K
CORONA, CA 92882
Categories: CORONA CA

118 W 9th St, 19.7 miles

118 W 9th St,
Corona, CA 92882
Categories: Corona CA

800 S MAIN ST 19.8 miles

800 S MAIN ST
CORONA, CA 92882
Categories: CORONA CA

17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 19.9 miles

17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Categories: Huntington Beach CA

1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 20.5 miles

1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 20.5 miles

947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 20.7 miles

411 N LAKEVIEW AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

1717 E LINCOLN AVE 20.9 miles

1717 E LINCOLN AVE
Anaheim, CA 92805
Categories: Anaheim CA

211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 21.0 miles

211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 21.2 miles

1300 N KRAEMER BLVD
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

20770 ASH CIR STE 200 21.3 miles

20770 ASH CIR STE 200
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Categories: YORBA LINDA CA

7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 21.4 miles

7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Categories: WESTMINSTER CA

15464 GOLDENWEST ST 21.6 miles

15464 GOLDENWEST ST
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Categories: WESTMINSTER CA

1111 E LA PALMA AVE 21.8 miles

1111 E LA PALMA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

425 DIAMOND DR STE 104 21.8 miles

425 DIAMOND DR STE 104
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
Categories: LAKE ELSINORE CA

31571 CANYON ESTATES DR STE101 21.8 miles

31571 CANYON ESTATES DR STE101
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532
Categories: LAKE ELSINORE CA

640 S PLACENTIA AVE 21.9 miles

640 S PLACENTIA AVE
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Categories: PLACENTIA CA

31712 Casino Dr Ste 7b, 21.9 miles

31712 Casino Dr Ste 7b,
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Categories: Lake Elsinore CA

1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 22.0 miles

1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Categories: PLACENTIA CA

1301 N ROSE DR 22.1 miles

1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Categories: PLACENTIA CA

12600 BEACH BLVD 22.3 miles

12600 BEACH BLVD
STANTON, CA 90680
Categories: STANTON CA

909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 22.4 miles

909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Categories: PLACENTIA CA

1006 W LA PALMA AVE 22.6 miles

1006 W LA PALMA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 22.6 miles

7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
Categories: GARDEN GROVE CA

710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 23.4 miles

710 N EUCLID ST STE 203
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 23.5 miles

1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 23.5 miles

333 S MAGNOLIA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

2814 W LINCOLN AVE 24.1 miles

2814 W LINCOLN AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
Categories: ANAHEIM CA

4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 200 24.2 miles

4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92505
Categories: Riverside CA

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Accredited Drug Testing provides various testing methods to suit our clients' needs. Urine testing, with its 1 to 5-day detection span, is the most prevalent and is commonly used by employers, courts, and educational institutions. Hair drug and alcohol testing, offering an approximate 90-day detection period, is increasingly popular.

Typical Urine/Hair Drug Test Examples

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DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Mission Viejo, CA

We specialize in testing for all DOT modes, including Trucking (FMCSA), Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad (FRA), and Pipeline (PHMSA) following Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training, and policy manual creation. Our comprehensive DOT Compliance Program caters to single operators and small trucking firms.

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Drug Testing Centers in Mission Viejo, CA

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A drug test is a technical evaluation of a biological specimen, like urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva, to identify the presence of specific drugs or their metabolites. Significant uses include detecting performance-enhancing steroids in sports, employer and officer screenings, and police alcohol (ethanol) level assessments using BAC (blood alcohol content). Typically, alcohol is evaluated via a breathalyzer, while urinalysis is standard for sports and employment tests. Various methods exist, differing in accuracy, sensitivity, and detection span. It might also refer to quantitative analysis of an illegal drug to promote responsible use.

Does Environmental Exposure to Marijuana Cause a False Positive?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from environments where marijuana is smoked does not result in positives, as lab analysis cut-off levels exceed what's associated with environmental exposure.

Irregularities in urine tests may suggest false negatives or intentional sample tampering. For example:

  • Low creatinine levels might indicate tampering or dilution by consuming excess water before sampling, or water added to the specimen.
  • Creatinine with specific gravity is used to spot dilute samples. To counter this, labs might color toilet water blue to prevent dilution.
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Duration of Drug Retention in the Body

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Local Area Info: Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo is a commuter city located within Orange County, California, United States in the Saddleback Valley. Mission Viejo is considered one of the largest master-planned communities ever built under a single project in the United States and is rivaled only by Highlands Ranch, Colorado in its size. Its population as of 2014 was estimated at 96,346.

Mission Viejo is primarily suburban in nature and culture. The city is primarily consists of residential property, although there are a number of offices and businesses within the limits of the city. The city is known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, receiving recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The city's name is a reference to Rancho Mission Viejo, a large Spanish land grant from which the community was founded.

Mission Viejo was purchased by John Forster, also known as "Don Juan," an Englishman by birth who became a Mexican citizen. During the Mexican–American War, Forster provided fresh horses to United States military forces which were used on the march of San Diego to retake Los Angeles.

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Population (male): 47,354

Population (female): 48,662

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,199.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (7.5%), English (5.9%), Iranian (5.7%), American (5.2%), Irish (5.0%), Italian (4.3%).

Elevation: 400 feet

Zip Codes: 92691

Donald Bren, an urban planner who later became the president of the Irvine Company, drafted a master plan which placed roads in the valleys and houses on the hills, and contoured to the geography of the area. The plan worked, and by 1980 much of the city of Mission Viejo was completed. During the late 1970s and the 1980s, houses in Mission Viejo were in such high demand that housing tracts often sold out before construction even began on them. The houses and shopping centers in the city are almost uniformly designed in a Spanish mission style, with "adobe"-like stucco walls and barrel-tile roofs. Many point to Mission Viejo as the first and largest manifestation of Bren's obsession with Spanish architecture. Bren's company was also the creator of the developments in Irvine and Newport Beach. The company expanded its operations and went on to build the Lakes project in Tempe, Arizona, Mission Viejo Aurora in Colorado and was the initial master planner of Highlands Ranch, both in the Denver Metropolitan area.

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