At a Glance
Median Income
$127,246
$78,103 per capita
Home Value
$1,200,900
Zillow: $1,682,503
Median Rent
$2,883/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
1,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Dana Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dana Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dana Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dana Point residents earn a median household income of $127,246 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,103. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dana Point is $1,200,900 , 326% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,682,503. Median rent is $2,883/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Dana Point reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,181/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.1% of adults in Dana Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dana Point has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population32,883
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density5,067/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,246
Per Capita$78,103
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value$1,200,900
Rent$2,883
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$1,682,503
Housing Units17,057
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property1,181/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary181/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Dana Point was founded in 1989.
The median home in Dana Point was built in 1980.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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