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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie T.

Dana Point is underrated, change my mind

Hey, Homes are going for about $1,200,900 on average. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

6 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Daniel

Commute times in Dana Point -how bad?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $2,883 for rent here. Household incomes average around $127,246 in Dana Point. Rent is about $2,883/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,883 people. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Property taxe...

4 replies 19 upvotes jobs
Jayden Phillips

Raising a family in Dana Point -thoughts?

Hi all, Just moved here 13 months ago and With a population of 32,883, Dana Point is a smaller city. Median household income is $127,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but...

12 replies 16 upvotes living
Carson Hernandez

Relocating to Dana Point, CA -pros and cons?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $1,200,900, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do?

5 replies 8 upvotes moving
Brooklyn Flores

Quick question about Dana Point

First post here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

2 replies 25 upvotes qa
Sarah Brown

Working remotely from Dana Point

Hey, I'm originally from Portland and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely f...

0 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Henry Wilson

Best kept secrets of Dana Point, CA

Been living here since 2024. Homes are going for about $1,200,900 on average. Median household income is $127,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Th...

1 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Thomas Howard

How is the nightlife in Dana Point?

Hey, We're a young couple and It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

0 replies 2 upvotes qa
Brooklyn Flores

Rent vs buy in Dana Point -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $1,200,900, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. ...

9 replies 22 upvotes housing
Thomas Howard

Moving to Dana Point -what should I know?

OK so We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,200,900, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development....

2 replies 25 upvotes moving
Violet Ortiz

Is Dana Point good for remote workers?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $2,883 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas ar...

0 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Daniel

Cost of living reality check -Dana Point

First post here. Median household income is $127,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development.

22 replies 12 upvotes housing
Michael Harris

Things that make Dana Point unique

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

24 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Maya King

Honest thoughts on life in Dana Point

OK so Rent is about $2,883/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $1,200,900, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can ...

0 replies 0 upvotes living
Sarah Brown

Things Dana Point needs to improve

With a population of 32,883, Dana Point is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

3 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Henry Wilson

Dana Point job market vs Tucson

Hello, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

26 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Isabelle Green

The good and bad of living in Dana Point

I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $127,246 in Dana Point. The median home value here is around $1,200,900, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new developm...

3 replies 9 upvotes living
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