Living in Dana Point, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dana Point · Census data 2020–2024
Dana Point has 32,790 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $141,520 (43% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,320,300, the median rent is $3,106/month.
Dana Point at a glance
- Population
- 32,790
- Median age
- 47.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $141,520State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,320,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,106/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Dana Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Dana Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dana Point the median home value is $1,320,300, 297% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,106 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Dana Point median household income
The median household income in Dana Point is $141,520 and the income per person is $84,639. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dana Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,484
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.35
Dana Point demographics
- Population
- 32,790
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 13,860
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dana Point ›
Education in Dana Point
56.6% of adults 25 and older in Dana Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dana Point
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 31.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Dana Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point | 32,790 | $141,520 | $1,320,300 | $3,106 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 35,095 | $129,457 | $993,800 | $2,438 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| San Clemente | 63,273 | $140,062 | $1,398,400 | $2,460 |
| Ladera Ranch | 23,793 | $184,458 | $1,151,000 | $3,350 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | 11,971 | $192,813 | $1,110,100 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Dana Point, CA?
The median household income in Dana Point is $141,520, 43% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dana Point?
The median home value in Dana Point is $1,320,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Dana Point?
The median gross rent in Dana Point is $3,106 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Dana Point, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Dana Point?
The median age in Dana Point is 47.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Dana Point?
The average commute to work in Dana Point is 30 minutes; 31.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dana Point?
The unemployment rate in Dana Point is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dana Point?
56.6% of adults in Dana Point have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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