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Johnny K.

Best hidden gems in Newport Beach

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $158,461 in Newport Beach. The city has invested a lot in new dev...

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Catherine E.

Is Newport Beach walkable?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Newport Beach sits at 158.2 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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charlotte_arianna

Co-working spaces in Newport Beach?

Rent is about $3,146/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Zoey Taylor

Most overrated things about Newport Beach

Hello, The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Appreciate any input. I'd say it's better for ...

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native_adeline27

Remote worker thinking about Newport Beach

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Median household income is $158,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It...

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Danielle T.

Housing in Newport Beach compared to Boston

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $158,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Luca M.

Newport Beach in the winter -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Sofia Bennett

Moving to Newport Beach with kids -good idea?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Zoey Taylor

Top 5 things I love about Newport Beach

First post here. I'm a 24-year-old contractor and Crime rate is something to consider -Newport Beach sits at 158.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $158,461 in Newport Beach. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's ...

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Kai P.

Is Newport Beach walkable?

It's a a smaller city city with about 84,304 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

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native_adeline27

Best and worst neighborhoods in Newport Beach

First post here. Just moved here 10 months ago and Median household income is $158,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great.

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Aubrey Peterson

Best neighborhoods in Newport Beach

OK so I'm originally from Baltimore and Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. With a population of 84,304, Newport Beach is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $158,461 in Newport Beach. It's a a smaller city city with about 84,304 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for ...

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Luca M.

Freelancing from Newport Beach -experience?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $158,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dea...

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Johnny K.

Newport Beach vs Mission Viejo — which is better to move to?

My partner and I are deciding between Newport Beach and Lehigh Acres for our next move. We care most about: - Cost of living - Safety - Job market (government) - Outdoor activities Anyone who's lived in either or both — which would you choose and why?

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Camila

Newport Beach is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Evelyn Richardson

Newport Beach quality of life -am I missing something?

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Joyce F.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Newport Beach

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $3,146/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?

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alexa_vibes

Biggest downsides of living in Newport Beach?

I'm a 54-year-old writer and Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in...

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Zoey Taylor

Worst things about Newport Beach nobody talks about

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Newport Beach sits at 158.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 84,304 people. Property taxes are high but you get good ...

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Luna Jones

Cheapest neighborhoods in Newport Beach?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Newport Beach sits at 158.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Lucas Patel

Job market in Newport Beach for tech?

Alright, You can expect to pay around $3,146 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Newport Beach sits at 158.2 per 100K. Median household income is $158,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

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John Clark

Things that make Newport Beach unique

So, I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if ...

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Justin O.

Thinking about relocating to Newport Beach from Omaha

I work in food service and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better ...

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Jonathan Cook

Best coffee shops in Newport Beach?

OK so Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Lucas Patel

Cheapest neighborhoods in Newport Beach?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 5 years and Household incomes average around $158,461 in Newport Beach. What are your go-to spots?

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Luna Jones

Housing market in Newport Beach right now

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 84,304, Newport Beach is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Lydia Jones

Living in Newport Beach -the reality

Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborho...

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Stella

Affordable areas near Newport Beach?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Newport Beach sits at 158.2 per 100K. Thoughts?

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Stella

Housing in Newport Beach compared to Minneapolis

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $3,146/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 84,304 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not...

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Joyce F.

Working remotely from Newport Beach — my experience

I've been working remotely from Newport Beach for 14 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Decent, getting better with n...

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