Living in Newport Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newport Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Newport Beach has 83,845 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $156,867 (58% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,316/month.
Newport Beach at a glance
- Population
- 83,845
- Median age
- 45.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $156,867State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,316/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Newport Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Newport Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newport Beach the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,316 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Newport Beach median household income
The median household income in Newport Beach is $156,867 and the income per person is $112,622. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Newport Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 45,185
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.19
Newport Beach demographics
- Population
- 83,845
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 37,965
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newport Beach ›
Education in Newport Beach
69.6% of adults 25 and older in Newport Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newport Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Newport Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach | 83,845 | $156,867 | $2,000,001 | $3,316 |
| Costa Mesa | 110,330 | $111,505 | $1,115,100 | $2,446 |
| Irvine | 311,690 | $136,719 | $1,191,500 | $2,997 |
| Fountain Valley | 56,258 | $115,237 | $1,072,300 | $2,631 |
| Santa Ana | 312,534 | $93,999 | $713,000 | $2,082 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,289 | $59,269 | $394,600 | $2,328 |
| Tustin | 78,981 | $112,503 | $950,400 | $2,449 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
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What is the median household income in Newport Beach, CA?
The median household income in Newport Beach is $156,867, 58% 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 Newport Beach?
The median home value in Newport Beach is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Newport Beach?
The median gross rent in Newport Beach is $3,316 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Newport Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Newport Beach?
The median age in Newport Beach is 45.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Newport Beach?
The average commute to work in Newport Beach is 23 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport Beach?
The unemployment rate in Newport Beach is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newport Beach?
69.6% of adults in Newport Beach 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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