Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
28%
Dana Point
Dana Point, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,136
Population
34,344
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A laid-back Southern California surf town
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Just south of Laguna Beach, Dana Point is a pristine coastal city in Southern California. Known for its unique seaside adventures and laid-back surfer vibe, Dana Point is a wonderful place to find beautiful natural landscapes, sandy beaches, and outdoor recreation.
Dana Point’s welcoming community offers popular beaches such as Salt Creek Beach, popular for surfing and swimming, as well as Doheny State Beach, complete with open green space, three miles of sandy beach, and family-friendly campsites. This active community appreciates Dana Point’s opportunities for recreation, so community parks and public beaches are a popular commodity around town.
A bustling historic harbor, locally owned and operated restaurants, and boutique and specialty shops thrive in Dana Point. Enjoy a round of golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links, or take some time to paddleboard, surf, boat, or wildlife watch on the Pacific. Known as “the whale capital of the West,” Dana Point offers incredible whale and dolphin watching opportunities, so keep a look out! Apartment rentals tend to be less expensive than neighboring cities, so find your ideal rental and enjoy living in this costal oasis.
Explore the City
Dana Point Harbor is home to dozens of boats and ships.
Residents in Dana Point love strolling along the beaches and feeling the ocean breeze.
Heritage Park has great views of Dana Point Harbor.
The Dana Point Art Walk & Fine Arts celebrates the city's art culture in the harbor.
The Dana Point Makers Mart is a vibrant hub of creativity where artisans showcase unique talent.
Doheny State Beach Foundation and California State Parks presents Doheny Surf & Art Festival.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,692
Average: $144,679
Education
15,709
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,871
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dana Point has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dana Point, CA is $2,050 for a studio, $3,117 for one bedroom, $3,798 for two bedrooms, and $5,073 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dana Point has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,117/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$16,251/month
2,599 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,374/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,919/month
1,558 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dana Point, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs School
Public
Grades K-5
30 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,725 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Doheny State Beach
- Salt Creek Beach
- Capistrano Beach Park
- Aliso Beach
- Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.