California · Metropolitan Area
Newport Beach is a mid-size city in California with a population of 84,304. Residents earn $158,461 per year, which is 111% above the national average.
Based on current data, Newport Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Newport Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newport Beach is $158,461, which is significantly higher than the national average — 111% above $75,149. This places Newport Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Newport Beach is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,146 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Newport Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,142 per 100,000, near the national average.
Newport Beach is a highly educated community — 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Newport Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 81.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.1% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $158,461 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $113,918 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.50% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $3,569,308 |
| Median List Price | $4,446,500 |
| Median List Price | $4,446,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,486 |
| Homes Sold | 73 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.8% |
| Inventory | 352 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,146 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,075 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.50% |
| Obesity | 22.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.0% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 124.2/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.4/100K |
| Robbery | 23.9/100K |
| Assault | 80.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,142.2/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 406.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,616.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 118.5/100K |
| Arson | 1.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5973°N, 117.8904°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.6% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,542/sq mi |
| Total Area | 23.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 117 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 123 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |