Dana Point, CA Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,467 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3771.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.85% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,940 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dana Point has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,837 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.93% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $954,098 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,900 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 27.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Dana Point has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Dana Point has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Dana Point | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 85.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |