Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
26%
Newport Beach, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,197
Population
92,060
Renter Mix
47% Rent
The ultimate backyard of sand and surf
Coastal
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Beaches
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SoCal
Newport Beach, set along the California coast, combines coastal living with a relaxed beach atmosphere. The city's harbor, one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the West Coast, houses approximately 9,000 vessels. One-bedroom apartments average $3,108 per month, while two-bedroom units average $4,013. Notable areas include Newport Coast, Balboa Island with its waterfront properties, and Corona del Mar.
The city offers abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve welcomes visitors with walking trails and wildlife viewing, while Crystal Cove State Park features coastal hiking paths and marine life exploration. Fashion Island stands as the area's primary shopping center, and the historic Balboa Pavilion, dating to 1906, represents the city's maritime history. The Balboa Peninsula's eastern tip, known as The Wedge, attracts visitors to watch its powerful waves. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, established in 1908, remains a cherished December tradition that illuminates the harbor.
Explore the City
Shopping along Balboa Island’s Marine Avenue
A sign along the bay welcomes visitors to Balboa Island
Cliffs along the ocean
The Crystal Cove Shopping Center is an attractive destination
Stores include grocers like Bristol Farms
Evening in Newport Beach
Demographics
Median Household Income
$152,350
Average: $177,557
Education
51,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
48,508
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newport Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport Beach, CA is $2,288 for a studio, $3,194 for one bedroom, $4,107 for two bedrooms, and $5,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport Beach has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,194/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$22,989/month
2,965 Sq Ft
Condo
$7,902/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Townhome
$7,302/month
1,551 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newport Beach, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
573 Students
Public
Grades K-5
573 Students
Newport Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Newport Coast Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,106 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,106 Students
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Public
Grades K-12
423 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,459 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,084 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,084 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,106 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,106 Students
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Public
Grades K-12
423 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sherman Library and Gardens
- Buck Gully
- Corona Del Mar State Beach
- ExplorOcean
- Castaways Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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† 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 June 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.