Dana Point, CA

California · Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro

Dana Point is a mid-size city in California with a population of 32,883. Residents earn $127,246 per year, which is 69% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

32,883 Population 5,067/sq mi density

$127,246 Median Income $78,103 per capita

$1,200,900 Home Value $1,682,503 Zillow

$2,883 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

154 Violent Crime/100K 1,181 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$127,246 median income, 2.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$1,200,900 home value, $2,883/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

154 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

57.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $127,246

69% higher than US avg

Home Value $1,200,900

326% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 154/100K

59% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 57.1%

69% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,883

148% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 24.2%

25% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.5%

31% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.0%

52% lower than US avg

How Dana Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population32,883

Median Age48.0 yrs

Density5,067/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 79%

Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$127,246

Per Capita$78,103

Unemployment2.5%

Poverty6.0%

County GDP$351,753M

Commute29 min

Housing

Home Value$1,200,900

Rent$2,883

Ownership62.7%

Zillow$1,682,503

Housing Units17,057

Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

Violent154/100K

Property1,181/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault101/100K

Burglary181/100K

Health

Obesity24.2%

Uninsured5.8%

Smoking8.2%

Depression22.7%

Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain12.7 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation295 ft (90 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+57.1%

High School+95.9%

Graduate+22.1%

School Score5.66

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%

Commute29 min

Broadband96.6%

EV Stations13

Libraries67

Is Dana Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dana Point receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dana Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dana Point is $127,246, which is significantly higher than the national average / 69% above $75,149. This places Dana Point among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dana Point is $1,200,900, making it a premium housing market at 326% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,883 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Dana Point is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,181 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.

Education

Dana Point is a highly educated community / 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dana Point enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Dana Point has a population of 32,883 with a density of 5,067 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (78.6%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.1% of residents, while 16.9% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.5% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

32,883

Total Population

5,067

People / sq mi

48.0yrs

Median Age

23% above US avg

29.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Dana Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.1%

6% above US avg

Spanish 16.9%

26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dana Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dana Point is $127,246, which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,103 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,565. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 29.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dana Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$127,246
	69% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$78,103
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,565
IRS Avg AGI	$116,511
Gini Index	0.468 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.5%
	31% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.0%
	52% below US avg
Establishments (County)	148,394
County GDP	$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8,853
Healthcare	13,951
Retail	9,811
Manufacturing	4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,097
	188% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.3 min
Drive Alone	59.7%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	29.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Dana Point is $1,200,900, 326% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,682,503, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $2,883 (148% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 17,057 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1980. The average annual property tax is $10,097 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 32.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$1,200,900
	326% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$1,682,503
Median List Price	$2,100,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$2,100,000
$/Sq Ft	$939
Homes Sold	30
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.2%
Price Drops	14.9%
Inventory	87

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,883
	148% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$3,840
Rent Burden	32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,513
1 Bedroom	$1,647
2 Bedrooms	$2,053
3 Bedrooms	$2,752
4 Bedrooms	$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.7%
Owner-Occupied	62.7%
Renter-Occupied	37.3%
Housing Units	17,057
Median Year Built	1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,097
	188% above US avg
Effective Rate	0.84%

In Dana Point, 24.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.4% of residents, below the national average. 24.9% have high blood pressure. 8.2% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.1% report binge drinking. 17.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.7% report depression. 17.1% experience frequent mental distress. 5.8% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,004. The dentist ratio is 1:810. 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

13.6

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

22.3

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

113.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

1.0

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

195.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Dana Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	24.2%
	25% below US avg
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart Disease	4.4%
High Blood Pressure	24.9%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	3.9%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.2%
	41% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.1%
Physical Inactivity	17.3%
Depression	22.7%
Mental Distress	17.1%
Physical Distress	10.8%
Short Sleep	32.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	5.8%
	33% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,004
Dentists	1:810
Mental Health	1:250
Checkup Rate	72.1%
Dental Visits	72.4%
Premature Death	5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	99.1%
Healthcare Facilities	13,951

Dana Point has a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 100.7 per 100,000, robbery at 53.3, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,181 per 100,000, 40% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 921, burglary at 181, vehicle theft at 80 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Dana Point receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Dana Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	153.9/100K
	59% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	53.3/100K
Assault	100.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,181.2/100K
	40% below US avg
Burglary	180.6/100K
Theft	920.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	79.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	238
Traffic Accidents	182
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	364

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Dana Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	56°F (14°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	295 ft (90 m)
Area	29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²)
Population Density	5,067/sq mi
Coordinates	33.4755°N, 117.6931°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.9 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9,289 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	141 km
Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	113 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	114 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	138 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	116 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	93 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	139 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	146 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	138 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	104 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	133 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	109 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	74 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	137 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	113 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	146 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	148 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	121 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	124 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	61 km	0
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	84 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	58 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	72 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	29 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	73 km	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	70 km	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	48 km	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	49 km	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	86 km	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	60 km	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	56 km	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	36 km	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	26 km	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	98 km	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	51 km	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	45 km	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	42 km	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	83 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	61 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	107 km
1862	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	1.2 m	-	98 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	113 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	79 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (195 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WITCH (167,551 ac, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2007	WITCH	167,551	97 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	97 km
2003	OLD	90,180	94 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	78 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	82 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	74 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	87 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	80 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	96 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	24 km
2020	APPLE	32,374	98 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	50 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	80 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	27 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	80 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	26 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	64 km
2018	HOLY	22,845	33 km
2020	EL DORADO	22,300	96 km
1993	ORTEGA	20,912	21 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
February	56°F (14°C)	2.5 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
April	60°F (15°C)	0.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
November	60°F (15°C)	1.3 in
December	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

Dana Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Dana Point is located in Orange County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. 22.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.7% of the vote, a 2.7-point margin. 96.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 13 EV charging stations. There are 67 public libraries serving the community. 13,951 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 59.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%

D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	238
Traffic Accidents	182
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	364

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	57.1%
	69% above US avg
High School+	95.9%
Graduate Degree+	22.1%
School Test Score	5.66

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	5,067/sq mi
Total Area	29.5 sq mi
County	Orange County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.6%
Avg Download Speed	153.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	27.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	13
Alt Fuel Stations	17
Public Libraries	67
Healthcare Facilities	13,951
Restaurants	8,853
Retail Stores	9,811

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.3 min
Drive Alone	59.7%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	29.8%

Average costs for common services in Dana Point. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166-$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221-$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111-$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886-$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83-$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166-$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28-$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55-$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166-$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22-$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443-$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111-$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66-$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55-$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166-$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428-$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443-$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089-$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554-$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535-$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214-$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886-$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221-$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107-$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17-$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33-$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83-$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17-$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28-$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55-$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32-$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77-$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77-$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32-$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43-$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66-$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89-$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33-$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44-$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44-$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33-$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55-$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83-$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328-$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33-$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86-$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33-$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17-$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664-$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554-$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221-$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28-$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443-$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535-$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33-$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55-$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33-$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22-$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166-$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111-$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,705
Toddler	$1,220
Preschool	$1,099
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,299
Toddler	$1,210
Preschool	$1,210

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Orange County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	228,409	50,906	$64,644	0.96
Accommodation & Food Services	174,391	8,753	$35,198	1.15
Manufacturing	153,972	5,214	$112,623	1.13
Retail Trade	143,993	9,768	$50,475	0.87
Administrative & Waste Services	137,200	5,534	$57,310	1.40
Professional & Technical Services	136,974	19,966	$121,683	1.19
Construction	105,302	8,403	$95,149	1.21
Wholesale Trade	78,907	7,023	$107,526	1.21
Finance & Insurance	61,406	6,530	$155,351	0.91
Arts & Entertainment	59,065	1,834	$43,704	2.12
Other Services	51,931	8,576	$49,232	1.04
Real Estate	40,801	7,633	$99,172	1.58
Management of Companies	35,887	554	$151,532	1.28
Educational Services	35,514	2,068	$50,366	1.03
Transportation & Warehousing	31,612	2,049	$65,887	0.45
Information & Technology	21,292	1,568	$170,178	0.68
Utilities	3,412	142	$157,457	0.54
Agriculture & Forestry	1,703	163	$51,864	0.13
Mining & Oil/Gas	406	31	$106,022	0.06
Unclassified	111	244	$65,516	0.05

Schools in Dana Point

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Dana Hills High	High	1,965	94	20.9:1
Palisades Elementary	Elementary	343	18	19.1:1
Richard Henry Dana Elementary	Elementary	294	11	26.7:1

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Radio Stations near Dana Point

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Funkology Radio	funk, r&b	MP3 192 kbps
22 West Media Radio (California State University)	alternative rock, college radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
Saigon Radio 106.3 FM	asian	MP3 32 kbps
99.1 KLBP – Long Beach Public Radio	chill, electronic	MP3 128 kbps
KGBN	religious	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jose	-	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Dana Point

1 campgrounds found near Dana Point.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
FALCON GROUP	4.3/5	3	$60, $120

National Parks Near Dana Point

90 national parks and monuments found near Dana Point.

Park	Type	Fee
Bolsa Chica State Beach	State Park	Free
Border Field State Park	State Park	Free
Cabrillo National Monument	National Monument	$20
Cardiff State Beach	State Park	Free
Carlsbad State Beach	State Park	Free
Cesar Solis Park		Free
Chino Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Comunity Park		Free
Crystal Cove State Park	State Park	Free
Doheny State Beach	State Park	Free
EcoParque		Free
Howard Lane Park		Free
Huntington State Beach	State Park	Free
Jai Alai Garden		Free
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Kiosco Salvatierra		Free
Larsen Field		Free
Malibu Lagoon State Beach	State Park	Free
Mount San Jacinto State Park	State Park	Free
Palm Ridge Park		Free
Palomar Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Parque Adolfo Lopez Mateos		Free
Parque Andres Quintana Roo		Free
Parque Benito Juarez		Free
Parque Buena Vista		Free
Parque Cañon-Obrera		Free
Parque Clavijero		Free
Parque Colinas del Rey		Free
Parque Cuartel Morelos		Free
Parque de la Sierra Gorda		Free
Parque de las Américas		Free
Parque de las Arboledas		Free
Parque Defensores de Baja California		Free
Parque Dr. Aubanel		Free
Parque El Prado		Free
Parque El Valle		Free
Parque Escultores		Free
Parque Everest		Free
Parque Frontera 2012		Free
Parque Fuerza Aerea		Free
Parque Gabriel Rodriguez		Free
Parque Guaycura		Free
Parque Hacienda Acueducto		Free
Parque ITR		Free
Parque ITR Nuevo Leon		Free
Parque La Amistad		Free
Parque La Ocho		Free
Parque Lagos		Free
Parque Las Californias		Free
Parque Lineal Camino Verde		Free
Parque Lobos		Free
Parque Local		Free
Parque Lomas Hipódromo		Free
Parque Los Muralistas		Free
Parque Los Pintores		Free
Parque Maestros Universitarios		Free
Parque Monte Tauro		Free
Parque Morelos		Free
Parque Nuevo Milenio		Free
Parque Olivos		Free
Parque Otay Insurgentes		Free
Parque Padre Salvatierra		Free
Parque Pasteje		Free
parque priv agustin de iturbide		Free
Parque Privadas Lobos		Free
Parque Quinta Alta		Free
Parque Rinconada		Free
Parque San Antonio		Free
Parque Sinai		Free
Parque Tauro		Free
Parque Teniente Guerrero		Free
Parque Vista Encantada		Free
Plaza de la Madre		Free
Plaza de la Unidad y Esperanza		Free
Plaza Independencia		Free
San Clemente State Beach	State Park	Free
San Elijo State Beach	State Park	Free
San Onofre State Beach	State Park	Free
San Ysidro Community Activity Center		Free
San Ysidro Community Park		Free
San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park		Free
Silver Strand State Beach	State Park	Free
Silverwing Park		Free
South Carlsbad State Beach	State Park	Free
Topanga State Park	State Park	Free
Torrey Pines State Beach	State Park	Free
Unidad Deportiva		Free
Unidad Deportiva Salvatierra		Free
Vista Pacifica Park		Free
Vista Terrace Park		Free

Trails Near Dana Point

65 trails found near Dana Point.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
JOPLIN	10.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
LOS PINOS	8.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
SAN JUAN	7.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
TENAJA	7.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SAN MATEO	7.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CHIQUITO	6.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
INDIAN POTRERO	6.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TENAJA FALLS	5.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TRABUCO CANYON	4.5		Yes	Yes	Yes
HOLY JIM	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
COLD WATER CANYON	4.1		Yes	Yes	Yes
LUCAS CANYON	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CLARK	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
VERDUGO TRAIL	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BEAR CANYON	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
HORSETHIEF EAST	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SILVERADO MOTOR WAY	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
BLUEWATER	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MORGAN	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SAN JUAN LOOP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
LUCAS CANYON	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 8	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
VIEJO TIE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
HORSETHIEF WEST	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
CLARK	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
EL CARISO NATURE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
HOLY JIM	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
OAK FLAT	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MORGAN	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 8	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FISHERMAN'S CAMP	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TENAJA	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
LADD CANYON	0.9		Yes	Yes	Yes
MORGAN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BEAR CANYON	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 6	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FISHERMAN'S CAMP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
FOX SPRING	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WILDOMAR - 5	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CASE SPRINGS	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SITTON PEAK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
FALCON	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BELL CANYON SPUR	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WILDOMAR - 7	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 3	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 7A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 5A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 4A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - WUL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 2	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR 27	0.2		-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 6A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 1	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 4	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR 26	0.1		-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 8A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 4B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR ROAD ACCESS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 5B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BLUEWATER	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 1A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 2A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 6B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TIE TO WILDOMAR-5	0.0		-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 5C	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Dana Point

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	33,940	$80,133
2015	34,083	$84,411
2017	34,011	$90,310
2019	33,605	$99,409
2021	32,821	$111,132
2023	32,644	$127,246

Museums in Dana Point

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
JOHN AND LINDA FRIEND ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9498548002	$73,162,756
ETTINGER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9493766000	$14,801,121
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ORANGE COUNTY	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	29 HUBBLE	9494283900	$3,619,430
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		9494948971	$1,759,412
NEWPORT BEACH NAUTICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9496758915	$883,370
CASA ROMANTICA CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	415 AVENIDA GRANADA	9494982139	$860,315
MARCONI AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7142583001	$692,018
SURFING HERITAGE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		9493880313	$479,989
HERITAGE MUSEUM OF ORANGE COUNTY	HISTORY MUSEUM		7145400404	$474,621
HARBORS BEACHES AND PARKS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9493993669	$181,381
ANNUAL WILD GAME FEED	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$151,857
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494938444	$94,694
NIGUEL BOTANICAL PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9494255100	$91,027
BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9496753952	$88,237
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LAGUNA WOODS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24351 EL TORO ROAD	9495974200	$75,654
CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS	GENERAL MUSEUM			$53,059
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST WILDFOWL ARTS	ART MUSEUM			$41,473
ORANGE COUNTY MODEL ENGINEERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2500 PLACENTIA AVE	9495487246	$38,481
DANA POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9492488121	$31,776
SAN CLEMENTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494929684	$21,521
CALIFORNIA FIRE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494938718	$18,788
ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM			$8,945
LAGUNA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494976834	$4,111
AERONAUTICAL HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9498006323
ARDEN-MODJESKA HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9499232230
ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		7144325629
BEALL CENTER-ART AND TECHNOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM		9498246206
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 54132
CALIFORNIA SCENARIO - NOGUCHI MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CHUCK JONES CENTER FOR CREATIVITY	ART MUSEUM	3321 HYLAND AVENUE	9496607793
COASTLINE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
COSTA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1870 ANAHEIM AVENUE	9496315918
DIEGO SEPULVEDA ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9496315918
ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1601 E 16TH ST	9496458489
FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
FORT MOORE GARRISON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOUNDER�S HALL ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9494804237
FOUNTAIN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7146238180
FULLHART-CARNEGIE MUSEUM TRUST	HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 19599	5154652518
GRAY MATTER MUSEUM OF ART	GENERAL MUSEUM
HERBARIUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9518273601
HOBRECHT SPORTS ART	ART MUSEUM		9499453283
INTERNATIONAL GOLF MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6264032542
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF 20TH CENTURY ARTS TIMOTCA	GENERAL MUSEUM
LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494976834
LAGUNA NIGUEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494953974
LYON AIR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7142104585
MARCHING THRU HISTORY EXPOSITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PRADO DAM REGIONAL PARK
MARINE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
MISSION PRESERVATION FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9492341300
MOTIVATED MUSEUM MEMBERS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9494947112
MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL & SACRED WRITINGS	GENERAL MUSEUM		5629440351
MUSEUM OF HERITAGE AND AVIATION FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT LAGUNA NIGUEL	GENERAL MUSEUM
NAVAL HISTORICAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9494760294
NEWPORT SPORTS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9497219333
NORTHWOOD GRATITUDE & HONOR MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4531 BRYAN AVENUE
ORANGE COUNTY NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9498313287
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	2415 CAMPUS DRIVE NO 140
PLANES OF FAME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9095973722
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SADDLEBACK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE ART COLLEGE	ART MUSEUM
SEVERIN WUNDERMAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7144721138
SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2647 EAST COAST HIGHWAY
SUN TEN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
SURFING HERITAGE MUSEUM AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA	GENERAL MUSEUM		7148001654
TILYOU INTERNATIONAL ARTWORKS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9495449563
WAGON WHEEL NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5016795009

Libraries in Dana Point

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES	1501 E. ST. ANDREW PLACE	6,447,330
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 AVOCADO AVE.	1,399,841
MISSION VIEJO LIBRARY	100 CIVIC CENTER	874,029
WESTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 HIGH ST.	188,713
PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	14 SOUTH SECOND STREET	73,000
LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT	26 SOUTH G ST	37,418

Farmers Markets in Dana Point

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Corona Del Mar Farmers Market	Margarite & Pacific Coast Highway
Costa Mesa Certified Farmers' Market	88 Fair Drive	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Thu: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Coto De Caza Farmers Market	Antonio Pkwy. & Coto de Caza Dr.
Irvine Certified Farmers' Market	Bonita Canyon and Turtle Ridge Road	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Laguna Beach Certified Farmers Market	Forest Ave and 3rd	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Laguna Hills Certified Farmers' Market	I-5 & El Toro Road, Laguna Hills Mall	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
laguna niguel CFM	La Paz and Pacific Park	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sun: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Newport Beach Certified Farmers' Market by Farmer Mark	1 McFadden Place	01/07/2018 to 01/26/2020	Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market	Yorba St	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Rancho Santa Margarita Farmers Market	Dove Canyon Dr. & Plano Trabuco
The Farmers Market at the Great Park	The Great Park	January to December	sun:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The New Dana Point CFM	Dana Pt. Pacific Coast Hwy & Golden Lantern St.		Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Hotels in Dana Point

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Blue Lantern Inn

Capistrano Surfside Inn

Dana Point Inn by the Sea

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

Quality Inn & Suites

Residence Inn

Riviera Shores Resort

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Restaurants in Dana Point

42 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angelino's Pizza

Aurora's Taqueria

Beach Harbor

Beach Hut Deli

Blue Dolphin Restaurant & Billiards

Carlos Mexican Restaurant

Casanova Ristorante

Chart House-Dana Point

Coastal Kitchen

Dana Kai

Denny's

El Torito

Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen

Gemmell's

Gen Kai Sushi

Glasspar

Harbor Grill

Harbor House

Harpoon Henry's

Hendrix

Jimmy's Famous

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

Jolly Roger

Jon's Fish Market

Luna Grill

Monarch Bay Beach Club

Pick Up Stix

Proud Mary's

Rib Joint

Round Table Pizza

Salt Creek Grille

Shwack Beach Grill

Thai This

The Brig Restaruant

The Brig Restaurant

The Fuel Shack

The Little Kitchen

Vibe Dana Point

Wind and Sea

Yoshiharu Ramen

Young's Beach Shack

Cafes in Dana Point

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guichos Eatery (North)

JC Beans Coffee House

Pain du Monde

Peet's Coffee

Starbucks

Cinemas in Dana Point

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinépolis

Theatres in Dana Point

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campfire Center

Monuments in Dana Point

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

USA HOUSE

Clinics in Dana Point

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laguna-Dana Urgent Care

Dentists in Dana Point

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Smile Design Dental Group

Gas Stations in Dana Point

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arco

Chevron

Costco Gasoline

Shell

Banks in Dana Point

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America

California Bank & Trust

Chase

Citibank

Pacific Western Bank

San Diego County Credit Union

Union Bank

Wells Fargo

Gyms in Dana Point

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dana Point Karate

Golf Courses in Dana Point

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monarch Beach Golf Links

Breweries in Dana Point

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Artifex Brewing Company	Brewery Rancho San Clemente	919 Calle Amanencer	9494297805	Visit
Backstreet Brewery	Brewery and Pub	14450 Culver Dr	9498570160	Visit
Bar None Inc	Beverage Manufacturers, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Syrups Manufacturers, Sugar Manufacturers,	1302 Santa Fe Dr	7142598450
Barley Forge Brewing Co, Barley Forge Brewing Co.	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Pubs, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Breweries, Brewery	2957 Randolph Ave	7146412084	Visit
Big Johnson's Brewing Co.	Brewery	33961 Mariana Dr
Capistrano Brewing Co	Brewers	2000 Main Saint A	9494427565
Capistrano Brewing Co.	Brewery, Bar	31738 Rancho Viejo Rd	9492402967
Cismontane Brewing	Bars & Pubs, Breweries, Wineries	29851 Aventura	9498882739	Visit
Cismontane Santa Ana	Brewery	1409 E Warner Ave
Extreme Brands Llc	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Business Services, Other Business Services	32545 Golden Lantern St	9494957929
Jasper's	Dive Bar and Brewery, Brewery, Dive Bar	3672 S Bristol St	7147514604
Jt Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery	Brewery, American Restaurant, Bar	2415 Park Ave (the District)	7142580333	Visit
Karl Strauss Brewing Company	Brewery	901 S Coast Dr	7145462739	Visit
Krash Brewery	Brewers	23182 Alcalde Dr	9499169884
Left Coast Brewery	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Brewery and Beer Garden Talega, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores	1245 Puerta Del Sol	9492183961, 9492762699	Visit
Matador Concepts	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	29582 Spotted Bull Ln	9493642895
Oc Tavern	Bars & Clubs, Rock Club, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Brewery, Bar, Dance Clubs	2369 S El Camino Real	9495428877, 949-542-8877	Visit
Stadium Brewing Company	Restaurant, Brewery and Bar	26731 Aliso Creek Rd	9494489611	Visit
Stereo Brewing Co	Brewers	1 Delantera Dr	9496978011
Stuft Pizza & Brewing	Pizza Place and Brewery	24821 Del Prado	9492406444	Visit
Tapshack	Brewery, Sports Bar	1617 Westcliff Doctor (irvine)
Woody's Wharf	Seafood Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant and Brewery West Newport Beach, Brewery	2318 Newport Blvd	9496750474, (949) 675-0474	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Dana Point

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Heavenly	94.0	28	3,060	$120	November - April	-	Yes

Nursing Homes in Dana Point

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER 35410 DEL REY	For profit - Corporation	93	76	5/5	-	4/5	5/5	9494965786

Pharmacies in Dana Point

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS	33601 DEL OBISPO STREET	949-496-9490
CVS - 9581	32900 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY	949-489-9030
CVS - 9912	32575 GOLDEN LANTERN STREET	949-248-4803
GUIDED ALLIANCE PHARMACY	24632 SAN JUAN AVENUE	949-496-3906
RITE AID - 5735	24829 DEL PRADO	949-493-5100

EV Charging Stations in Dana Point

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn By The Sea - Tesla Destination	34744 Pacific Coast Hwy	Tesla Destination	2	J1772 TESLA	public
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel - Tesla Destination	34280 Pacific Coast Hwy	Tesla Destination	3	J1772 TESLA	public
Monarch Beach Resort - Tesla Destination	1 Monarch Beach Resort N	Tesla Destination	3	TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Dana Point

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
CAMP PENDLETON	LTOWER	62
CAMP PENDLETON	LTOWER	62
7304 RIDGE PARK RD (26949)	LTOWER	40
7304 RIDGE PARK RD (26949)	LTOWER	40
5000 A OLD EL CAMINO REAL	LTOWER	14
5000 A OLD EL CAMINO REAL	LTOWER	14

Bridges in Dana Point

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	250	278,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1973	175	258,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	229	234,300	G
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1983	33	40,000	F
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1969	24	40,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	222	37,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1973	307	37,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1976	164	37,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	179	37,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	508	37,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	261	31,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	235	30,000	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1980	130	11,900	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1981	221	10,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1927	434	8,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1973	163	5,750	F
Slab	Concrete	1974	26	5,300	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1969	147	5,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	441	5,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	205	3,510	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	177	3,000	G

Amtrak Stations in Dana Point

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Irvine, CA	15215 Barranca Parkway	TRAIN
San Clemente Pier, CA	615 Avenida Victoria	TRAIN
San Juan Capistrano, CA	26701 Verdugo Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Dana Point

9 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BRISTOL FIBERLITE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED	401 GOETZ AVE	ORANGE COUNTY
CUMMINGS CAL PACIFIC INC	1939 DEERE AVENUE	ORANGE
FORMS ENGINEERING COMPANY	2 SUDBURY PL	ORANGE
JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.	26300 LA ALAMEDA	ORANGE
MANVILLE FOREST PRODUCTS CORP.	111 PACIFICA	ORANGE
MARUCHAN INC	15800 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD	ORANGE
SHIPLEY COMPANY, LLC	2631 MICHELLE DRIVE	ORANGE
TRAVIS AMERICAN GROUP, LLP	15651 MOSHER AVENUE	ORANGE
WALLULA POWER PLANT	100 BAYVIEW CIRCLE, SUITE 500	WALLA WALLA

Airports Near Dana Point

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport	BUR	Large Airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport	SNA	Large Airport
Long Beach International Airport	LGB	Large Airport
Los Angeles International Airport	LAX	Large Airport
Ontario International Airport	ONT	Large Airport
San Bernardino International Airport	SBD	Large Airport
San Diego International Airport	SAN	Large Airport
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport	-	Medium Airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport	HHR	Medium Airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field	-	Medium Airport
March Air Reserve Base	RIV	Medium Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport	CLD	Medium Airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field	NKX	Medium Airport
Oceanside Municipal Airport	OCN	Medium Airport
Riverside Municipal Airport	RAL	Medium Airport
Andy Jackson Airpark	-	Small Airport
Billy Joe Airport	-	Small Airport
Black Mountain Open Space Gliderport	-	Small Airport
Blackinton Airport	-	Small Airport
Brackett Field	POC	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton Helicopter Outlying Landing Field	-	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton Highway Strip	-	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton LHD Practice Strip	-	Small Airport
Catalina Airport	AVX	Small Airport
Chino Airport	CNO	Small Airport
Compton Woodley Airport	CPM	Small Airport
Corona Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Fallbrook Community Airpark	-	Small Airport
Flabob Airport	RIR	Small Airport
French Valley Airport	RBK	Small Airport
Fullerton Municipal Airport	FUL	Small Airport
Garnsay Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Gillespie Field	SEE	Small Airport
Goodhart Canyon Airport	-	Small Airport
Hemet Ryan Airport	HMT	Small Airport
Lake Wohlford Resort Airport	-	Small Airport
Lyall-Roberts Airport	-	Small Airport
McConville Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport	MYF	Small Airport
Pauma Valley Air Park	-	Small Airport
Perris Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Poway Field Gliderport	-	Small Airport
Redlands Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
San Gabriel Valley Airport	EMT	Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Skylark Airport	-	Small Airport
Soboba Flight Park Gliderport	-	Small Airport
Tenaja Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Tenaja Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Torrey Pines Gliderport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Dana Point

15 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

	32506 Paseo Adelanto

Border Patrol Station	San Diego Freeway
Campus Police	5500 Irvine Center Drive
campus safety
CHP	32951 Camino Capistrano
Costa Mesa Police Department	99 Fair Drive
Hidden biker cop
Irvine Police
Laguna Beach Police Department	505 Forest Avenue
Lake Forest Police Services
Newport Beach Police	870 Santa Barbara Drive
Orange County Probation Department	23271 Verdugo Drive
Orange County Sheriff - Harbor Patrol	1901 Bayside Drive
Orange County Sheriff's Department Aliso Viejo Station	11 Journey
Orange County Sheriff's Department Saddleback Station	20202 Windrow Drive
UCI Police

Grocery Stores in Dana Point

25 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7 Eleven Store 46692A	Convenience Store	590 Camino de Estrella
Albertsons 2558	Supermarket	33601 Del Obispo St
Buena Vista Market	Grocery Store	34065 La Plaza
Chevron 1987	Convenience Store	34164 Coast Hwy
CHEVRON STATION 2017	Convenience Store	34306 Pacific Coast Hwy
Circle K 2725227	Convenience Store	34138 Pacific Coast Hwy
Circle K Stores 2709472	Convenience Store	33571 Del Obispo St
Costco Wholesale 0429	Super Store	33961 Doheny Park Rd
CVS Pharmacy 9581	Other	32900 Pacific Coast Hwy
CVS Pharmacy 9912	Other	32575 Golden Lantern St
Dana Point Ck Store Corporation 2654355	Convenience Store	33541 Del Obispo St
Del Taco #693	Restaurant Meals Program	34289 Pacific Coast Hwy
Denny's #7174	Restaurant Meals Program	34242 Del Obispo St
Doheny Liquor and Jr Market	Convenience Store	34262 Doheny Park Rd
Dollar Tree 4525	Other	34077 Doheny Park Rd
El Pollo Loco #3456	Restaurant Meals Program	33953 Doheny Park Rd
GELSON'S MARKET 19	Supermarket	24 Monarch Bay Plz
H&S Energy Products LLC 2038	Convenience Store	32842 Pacific Coast Hwy.
McDonald's #7214	Restaurant Meals Program	34277 Pacific Coast Hwy
Ralphs Fresh Fare 739	Super Store	32555 Golden Lantern St
RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY 188	Super Store	24871 Del Prado
RRK Dana Point Arco	Convenience Store	34338 Pacific Coast Hwy
Smart & Final 399	Super Store	34091 Doheny Park Rd
Sprouts Farmers Market 296	Supermarket	550 Camino de Estrella
Trader Joe's 103	Supermarket	32351 Golden Lantern

Post Offices in Dana Point

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
AiM Mail Center
Capistrano Beach
Dana Point Post Office

Treatment Centers in Dana Point

71 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Akua Behavioral Health	Both	949-777-2283
Alter Behavioral Health	Mental Health	949-691-3241
Alter Mental Health	Mental Health	949-356-7952
Asana Recovery - Johnson	Substance Abuse	949-438-4504
Asana Recovery - Madison	Both	949-438-4504
California Care Detox and Treatment - Mental Health PHP/IOP	Mental Health	949-691-6561
California Care Detox and Treatment - Mental Health RTC	Mental Health	949-619-6561
California Care Detox and Treatment - SUD	Substance Abuse	949-619-6561
California Rehab Campus LLC - Alter Health Group	Substance Abuse	866-264-5407
Capo Canyon Recovery	Substance Abuse	800-804-8714
Clear Detox Center - Clear Treatment	Substance Abuse	949-247-9020
College Hospital of Costa Mesa - Adult Psychiatric Services	Both	949-642-2734
DAmore Healthcare - Cheyenne	Both	714-375-1110
DAmore Healthcare - Deegan	Both	714-375-1110
DAmore Healthcare - Grant	Both	714-375-1110
DAmore Healthcare - Rene	Both	714-375-1110
Divine Bliss - The Ho Tai Way	Substance Abuse	714-581-3974
Elite Care Inc - Omni Wellness Retreat	Both	888-511-0607
First Light Recovery	Mental Health	949-326-3658
Gratitude Lodge	Substance Abuse	800-994-2184
Gratitude Lodge	Substance Abuse	800-994-2184
Hoag Hospital Mental Health Center	Mental Health	949-764-6542
Hope by the Sea - Anzar	Substance Abuse	949-218-2690
Hope by the Sea - Cerveza	Substance Abuse	949-218-2690
Hotel California by the Sea	Substance Abuse	800-762-6717
Hotel California by the Sea	Substance Abuse	800-762-6717
Hotel California by the Sea	Substance Abuse	800-762-6717
Hotel California by the Sea	Substance Abuse	800-762-6717
Inspire Health	Substance Abuse	949-771-7554
JBW Associates Inc - Laguna Coast Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-500-7286
Laguna Shores Behavioral Health LLC	Substance Abuse	949-500-7286
Laguna View Detox	Substance Abuse	949-549-4209
Lido Wellness Center	Mental Health	949-541-8466
Life Vessel Treatment and - Recovery Centers LLC	Substance Abuse	949-222-9991
Life Vessel Treatment and Recovery	Both	949-771-7554
New Journeys Behavioral Health	Both	949-336-6460
New Method Wellness	Substance Abuse	949-951-1824
Newport Academy	Both	877-820-6371
Newport Beach Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	949-642-3697
Nsight Residential Mental Health - Nsight Mental Health and Wellness	Both	949-629-3730
Ocean Hills Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-388-0112
Ocean Hills Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-388-0112
Ocean Hills Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-388-0112
Ocean Hills Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-388-0112
Ocean Hills Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-388-0112
Ocean Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-675-3764
Ocean Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-723-2388
Ocean Ridge Treatment and Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-989-5346
Ocean Ridge Treatment and Recovery	Both	949-989-5346
Opus Health LLC	Substance Abuse	949-625-4019
Opus Health LLC	Substance Abuse	949-625-4019
Pacific Sands Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	844-568-7328
Safe Harbor Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	888-541-3654
Safe Harbor Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	888-541-3654
Safe Harbor Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	888-541-3654
Sheer Recovery	Both	949-529-5945
Sheer Recovery	Both	888-979-7703
Sheer Recovery LLC	Substance Abuse	949-529-5945
Sober First Recovery LLC	Substance Abuse	949-390-6176
Sober First Recovery LLC - DBA Pacific Shores Recovery	Substance Abuse	949-574-2510
SoCal Empowered LLC	Mental Health	888-630-3860
SoCal Empowered LLC	Mental Health	888-630-3860
South Coast Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	949-386-1282
South Coast Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	949-308-7600
South Coast Counseling Inc	Substance Abuse	844-330-0096
Teen Project Inc - Veras Sanctuary	Substance Abuse	818-582-8832 x115
Tree House Recovery	Substance Abuse	855-202-2138
Yellowstone Recovery - Boston House	Substance Abuse	949-678-3214
Yellowstone Recovery - Womens First Step House Inc	Substance Abuse	949-678-3214
Yellowstone Womens First Step House - The Yellowstone Bridge	Substance Abuse	888-418-4188
Yellowstone Womens First Step House - Yellowstone WROC	Substance Abuse	949-678-3214

DOL Wage Violations in Dana Point

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $168,191 in back wages owed to 216 employees.

Violations

$168,191

Back Wages Owed

216

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
All Ways Quality	-	-	92629	-	1	$54,687	$336	163
Thai Dara	-	-	92629	-	1	$52,823	$10,565	5
Mahe Restaurant	-	-	92629	-	1	$33,760	$993	34
Buena Vista Market	-	-	92629	-	1	$22,509	$4,502	5
Dana Point Fuel Dock	-	-	92629	-	1	$4,412	$490	9

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dana Point

38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AVE MARIA CATHOLIC VEHICLE DONATIONS	33796 BRIDGEHAMPTON DR
CAPO BEACH CHURCH	25975 DOMINGO AVE
CAVE MINISTRY INC	34145 PACIFIC COAST HWY 712
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF DANA POINT	33802 BRIDGEHAMPTON DR
CHOOSE RUNNING	33031 SEAWATCH
CHRIST CENTERED FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	27181 CALLE ALTA VISTA
CHRISTIAN WRITERS & ARTISTS MINISTRIES	34811 CALLE FORTUNA
CORAM DEO REFORMED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH	33145 SANTIAGO DR
DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES	27525 VIA VALOR
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	34381 PORTOLA CALLE
GATHERING COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP	26370 VIA CALIFORNIA
GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH PRE SCHOOL	33501 STONEHILL DR
GOSPEL LIFE BIBLE CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY	26941 CALLE DOLORES
HEADLANDS CHURCH	33101 SEA LION DR
HILLSIDE CHURCH OC INC	PO BOX 7623
JESUS IS OUTSIDE	34179 GOLDEN LANTERN ST STE 204
JOSHUA GENERATION CHURCH	34312 ST OF THE STARBOARD LANTERN
KINGDOM ASSIGNMENT INC	32201 SEA ISLAND DR
LIFE CHURCH INC	32322 CRETE RD
MANJUSHRI LINEAGE BUDDHA DHARMA CENTER	32468 CROWN VALLEY PKWY UNIT 205
MARINA RANCH CHURCH	PO BOX 3266
NARROW GATE INC	25101 LA CRESTA DR APT A
OCEAN INSTITUTE	24200 DANA POINT HARBOR DR
ONE KING INC	32565 GOLDEN LANTERN ST STE B250
PACIFIC CHARITIES INC	24040 CAMINO DEL AVION E 109
PRAYER HOUSE INC	26135 VICTORIA BLVD APT A
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN OF SANTA ANA	33701 BIG SUR ST
REVIVAL CENTER INC	34700 PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 300
SANCTUARY CHURCH	25975 DOMINGO AVE
SOCAL CHURCH INC	PO BOX 2946
SOUTH SHORES BAPTIST CHURCH	32712 CROWN VALLEY PKWY
SOUTH SHORES CHURCH FOUNDATION	32712 CROWN VALLEY PKWY
SUBMISSION ORG	PO BOX 7033
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC	26355 VIA CANON
TRUTH AND HOPE OUTREACH	33772 BIG SUR ST
VEDANTA ENLIGHTENMENT DEVOTIONAL ASSOCIATION	33651 WINDJAMMER DR
WEST COAST CHURCH INTERNATIONAL	33601 WINDJAMMER DR
WORLD FAITH FOUNDATION	33572 DIVERS CT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dana Point

What is the population of Dana Point?

Dana Point has a population of 32,883 residents and is located in California. The population density is 5,067 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Dana Point expensive to live in?

Dana Point is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $127,246, 69% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,200,900 (326% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,883 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Dana Point safe?

Dana Point is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,181 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Dana Point receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Dana Point?

Dana Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Dana Point?

The job market in Dana Point is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,565. There are 148,394 business establishments in the area, including 8,853 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 29.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dana Point?

The median home value in Dana Point is $1,200,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,682,503. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,883. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.7%. The average annual property tax is $10,097.

How are the schools in Dana Point?

Schools in Dana Point score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 57.1% of adults in Dana Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. 22.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Dana Point?

The obesity rate in Dana Point is 24.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.2% of adults are smokers. 17.3% are physically inactive. 22.7% of residents report depression. 5.8% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,004.

What is transportation like in Dana Point?

The average commute in Dana Point is 29 minutes. 59.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dana Point?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dana Point is 78.6% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 83.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.9% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 10.5% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

San Juan Capistrano, CA 34,998 pop · 2.8 mi Laguna Niguel, CA 64,023 pop · 3.7 mi San Clemente, CA 63,510 pop · 5.0 mi Ladera Ranch, CA 23,609 pop · 5.9 mi Laguna Beach, CA 22,777 pop · 6.1 mi Aliso Viejo, CA 51,320 pop · 7.5 mi Laguna Hills, CA 30,921 pop · 8.0 mi Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 11,355 pop · 8.0 mi Las Flores CDP (Orange County), CA 6,007 pop · 8.5 mi Mission Viejo, CA 92,415 pop · 9.5 mi Laguna Woods, CA 17,342 pop · 9.7 mi Coto de Caza, CA 15,363 pop · 10.4 mi Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 47,257 pop · 12.1 mi Lake Forest, CA 85,846 pop · 12.4 mi

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