1821History
Following Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821, those who had served in the government or who had friends in authority, were given vast lands for cattle grazing.
1894History
In 1894, Lewis Moulton purchased Rancho Niguel from Don Juan Avila and increased the original grant to 22,000 acres (89 km2).
1970Government
== Demographics ==
Laguna Hills first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1970 U.S.
1978Education
The city has its own high school, Laguna Hills High School, the smallest school in the district built in 1978 and one of the smallest in south Orange County with fewer than 1,70...
1980History
census; and as a census designated place in the 1980 United States census.
1987Civil Rights
Incorporation efforts began in 1987 and on March 5, 1991, 86% of the residents voted in favor of forming the City of Laguna Hills.
1991History
On December 20, 1991, Laguna Hills officially became a City.
1996Government
Subsequent annexations have included the North Laguna Hills (1996) and the "Westside Annexation" (2000) areas.
2000Government
After incorporation, it was listed as a city in the 2000 U.S.
2004Architecture
In 2004, Laguna Hills' City Hall was moved to an existing office building at 24035 El Toro Road, which was bought and renovated by the city.
2019History
According to the California Secretary of State, as of February 10, 2019, Laguna Hills has 18,217 registered voters.
2020Government
In 2020, however, Joe Biden became the first Democratic presidential nominee to win the city since its incorporation.
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $122,778, and the per capita income was $67,319.