Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
JC Beans Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pain du Monde
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Guichos Eatery (North)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
3:16 Bakery Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Ocean Institute
Museum
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Cinépolis
Cinema
Zoomars Petting Zoo
Zoo
Regency Theatres
Cinema
Blas Aguilar Adobe
Museum
Camino Real Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) F
Subway
Fast Food
Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen
Bar
Hennessey's Tavern
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Surf
Fast Food
Super Stop
Alcohol
Party Time Liquor
Alcohol
Coffee Importers
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Turk's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito
Fast Food
Mr. Burger
Fast Food
Project Social
Bar
Bagel Shack
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Liquor Locker
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Dana Point Community Center
Community Centre
Karate
Gym
Laguna Niguel Racquet Club
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Monarch Beach Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
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Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
FKN Bread
Bakery
Parks (33) B
Dana Point Marine Life Refuge
Park
Salt Creek Beach Park
Park
La Plaza Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Niguel Marine Life Refuge
Park
Sea Terrace Community Park
Park
Ocean Knoll Park
Park
Salt Creek Beach Park
Park
Lantern Bay County Park
Park
Miraval Garden
Park
Sea Canyon Park
Park
Seav View Park
Park
Dana Crest Park
Park
Thunderbird Park
Park
Del Obispo Park Community Center
Park
Doheny Marine Life Refuge
Park
Dana Woods Park
Park
Louise Leydon Park
Park
Ocean Breeze Park
Park
Bear Brand Park
Park
Mission Bell Park
Park
Park Paseo Park
Park
Ocean Ranch Community Park
Park
Via Canon Park
Park
Long View Park
Park
Shops (20) F
PCH Rides
Bicycle
Circle K
Convenience Store
Get My Point Body Piercing
Beauty
Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen
Bicycle
Killer Dana Surf Shop
Clothing
Chevron
Convenience Store
Hobie Surf Shop
Clothing
Top Brass
Clothing
Golden Galleon
Clothing
ampm
Convenience Store
Bay Beauty
Hairdresser
Ego Salon
Hairdresser
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
The Wee Loft
Toys
AT&T
Electronics
Swiss Connection Jeweler
Fashion
Salon Connection
Hairdresser
Ganahl Lumber
Home Improvement
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bowhead Salon
Beauty
Allure Nails
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ultra Beauty
Beauty
Beauty Break
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Dana Point.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
Salt Creek Beach Funicular
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Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Dana Point is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Dana Point crime rates are 1,097 per 100k, which is 61% lower than California
Property Crime
973 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
124 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Dana Point is $105,250 - which is 65% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$105,250 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
OCFA Station 30
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Laguna-Dana Urgent Care
Clinic
Ocean Ranch Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
OCFA Station 29
Fire Station
CHP
Police
Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
Hospital
Newport Children's Medical Group
Clinic
Smile Design Dental Group
Dentist
OCFA Station 49
Fire Station
Memorial Care Health Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Capistrano Beach Care Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
OCFA Station 50
Fire Station
OCFA Station 7
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Dana Point home prices are $923,100 - which is 126% higher than California
Home Price
$923,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
8.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Dana Point graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs
Dana Montessori School
St Edward The Confessor Parish School
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
St Anne School
San Clemente Christian School
John Malcom Elementary
Del Obispo Elementary
Marco Forster Middle
California Connections Academy Southern California
Capistrano Connections Academy
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Virtual/Home
Kinoshita Elementary
Montessori Of Laguna Niguel
Community Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Palisades Umc Preschool & Kindergarten
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
George White Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Dana Hills High
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
San Clemente Christian School
California Connections Academy Southern California
Capistrano Connections Academy
College And Career Advantage
California Preparatory Academy
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
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ratings A+

Dana Point has an overall rating of 91% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes A+
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Dana Point, CA Area Guide

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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 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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