Dana Point
- Suburb of Irvine, CA
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Dana Point
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Irvine, CA
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 78 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$966,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,379
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault53.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape17.9national 40.7
- Robbery23.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary98.2national 500.1
- Theft1,139.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft101.2national 284
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Working in Dana Point
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$111,132
National
$69,021Places to Work in Dana Point
Top Public Schools Serving Dana Point
- grade A+
Portola High School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A+
San Juan Hills High School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 437 reviews
- grade A+
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
- Rating 4.7 out of 5 20 reviews
- grade A+
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 18 reviews
- grade A
San Clemente High School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 442 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Dana Point
- grade A+
Sage Hill School
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 98 reviews
- grade A+
TVT Community Day School
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 173 reviews
- grade A+
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 56 reviews
- grade A+
JSerra Catholic High School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 211 reviews
- grade A
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 15 reviews
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My friends who are locals took me here on a Sunday afternoon in mid-September. The weather was superlative--light breezes, warm but not scorching sunshine. Enough people to be interesting but not too much that we felt crowded. The marina was packed full of lovely, fully rigged sailboats for some kind of regatta, and we enjoyed ambling along the paths on the edge of it from one restaurant-shopping area to another. Overall, a more mellow vibe than the beach spots up north in north Orange County or LA county. Folks seem less uptight, less in a hurry, etc. And there's also the beach next door and water excursions for those seeking activity.Great place to go for summer heat relief.
We loved to walk along the harbor boardwalk to look at the boats then stop in at a store or two, grab something the coffee stop or eat outside at one of the many restaurants. In exploring further, we drove to the north end. Although the sea museum was closed, we walked behind it to view the ocean, where kids we
We loved to walk along the harbor boardwalk to look at the boats then stop in at a store or two, grab something the coffee stop or eat outside at one of the many restaurants. In exploring further, we drove to the north end. Although the sea museum was closed, we walked behind it to view the ocean, where kids we
It's a dream to live in Dana Point. I've lived here most of my life. It has quite a laid-back vibe like San Clemente and Laguna Beach. There are endless opportunities when it comes to figuring what to do. We have 28 parks and amazing restaurants. Although Dana point residents are usually upper-middle class or higher class, the public schools aren't amazing. Dana Hills has a 64% proficiency. 689 students enrolled in AP courses, 323 fail the test. That's 46% of students. A lot of my friends were bullied and the school did nothing proactive to change the issue.
The beauty of the beaches and harbor are breathtaking. Great restaurants too. I love the friendliness of the community also.
Definitely a place to visit or live in Southern California!
Definitely a place to visit or live in Southern California!