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Dana Point Area Facts

  • Dana Point has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Dana Point crime rates are 61% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Dana Point is 46% higher than the California average
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Dana Point, CA is a Great Beach Town User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Dana Point, CA is the place I want to live. Nestled by the sea, Dana Point is all about surfing, beaches and its port. Dana Point is the only site in Orange County that is open to the beach, and it is the site where tours embark to Catalina Island.

A beach town, Data Point has ...Read More lovely cottages by the beach. It is the location for the Dana Point Grand Prix race each year. We have an active harbor that provides many jobs and miles of hiking near the beach. Data Point was featured in famous novel, Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Dana, and the craft associated with this journey, Pilgrim, is ported in Data Point Harbor.

Dana Point is next to San Juan Capistrano, CA. Each year there is a big festival when the swallows return to the mission each spring. Dana Point also features several art fairs, concerts, and movies on the beach during the summer and fall. Many friends find this very romantic. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dana Point? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dana Point Marine Life Refuge
      Salt Creek Beach Park
      La Plaza Park
      Heritage Park
      Niguel Marine Life Refuge
      Sea Terrace Community Park
      Ocean Knoll Park
      Salt Creek Beach Park

      Entertainment

      Ocean Institute
      Campfire Center
      Cinépolis
      Zoomars Petting Zoo
      Regency Theatres
      Blas Aguilar Adobe
      Camino Real Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen
      Hennessey's Tavern
      Domino's
      Taco Surf
      Super Stop
      Party Time Liquor
      Coffee Importers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dana Point? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Dana Point.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dana Point? The cost of living in Dana Point is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Dana Point
      203

      103% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dana Point? Dana Point crime rates are 1,097, which are 61% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,097 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 92

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dana Point? The median income in Dana Point is $105,250 which is 65% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $105,25090% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,968118% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dana Point a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Ocean Ranch Chiropractic

      C Housing

      What are Dana Point home prices? Dana Point home prices are $923,100 - which is 126% higher than California
      Median home value
      $923,100400% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,219134% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Dana Point have good schools? The Dana Point graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Dana Point a good place to live? Dana Point has an overall rating of 91% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      14 total surveys

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