Esencia, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
Esencia — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Esencia, Rancho Mission Viejo, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Esencia Neighborhood Overview
Esencia is a master-planned neighborhood within the broader community of Rancho Mission Viejo in Orange County, California. It is situated in the primary ZIP code 92694 and is classified as a Prime market tier, indicating a stable and desirable residential area with strong economic fundamentals.
The housing market in Esencia is characterized by high home values and significant homeownership. The median home value is $978,900, with an average home size of approximately 1,450 square feet. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, supported by a robust volume of mortgage originations, including 1,138 total HMDA originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (1,066), with smaller numbers of FHA (46) and VA (26) loans. For renters, representing 25.4% of households, the median gross rent is $2,870 per month.
The neighborhood's affluence is underscored by a median household income of $187,701. This high income level aligns with the premium housing costs and contributes to the area's prime market status. The community is designed with a focus on modern living, offering residents a blend of newer housing stock and planned amenities within the Rancho Mission Viejo landscape.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 2 neighborhoods in Rancho Mission Viejo.
Esencia Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $979K |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $188K |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.2% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92694 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,138 |
| VA Loan Originations | 26 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $867K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 1,066 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 46 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Esencia, Rancho Mission Viejo
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31