At a Glance
Median Income
$158,461
$113,918 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,697,219
Median Rent
$3,146/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
1,884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
7.0% smoking rate
How Newport Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newport Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newport Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newport Beach residents earn a median household income of $158,461 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,918. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Newport Beach is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,697,219. Median rent is $3,146/month, with 30.2% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Newport Beach reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,884/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
69.6% of adults in Newport Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport Beach has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population84,304
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density3,542/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,461
Per Capita$113,918
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,146
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$3,697,219
Housing Units45,539
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property1,884/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary314/100K
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+28.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations117
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Newport Beach was founded in 1870.
The median home in Newport Beach was built in 1976.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
15.9% 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.