Laguna Niguel Jobless Rate Lower Than O.C.'s

Not only can you perhaps lbut you might also have a better chance of finding a job here.

Recently released data from the California's Employment Development Department reports that Laguna Niguel's unemployment rate for February was 7 percent.

Overall, Orange County’s unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in February. Neighboring Aliso Viejo was at 4.7 percent and Dana Point at 6.5 percent. Foothill Ranch was 2.9 percent. Stanton had the highest in the county: 14.3 percent.

City Manager Tim Casey said of Laguna Niguel's unemployment rate, "That's not something we closely track and monitor. There's not much that a residential community can do about unemployment numbers, since most people tend to look outside of the city for employment, but we do have high hopes that a couple of larger business will set up in the area eventually and create some employment opportunities there."

Other data about Laguna Niguel for February:

• Labor force: 36,700
• Employment: 34,100
• Unemployment number: 2,600

 2010 annual figures: 

• Labor force: 36,800
• Employment: 34,100
• Unemployment number: 2,800
• Unemployment rate: 7.5 percent