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Newport Beach
  • Town in California

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Newport Beach is a town in California with a population of 85,806. Newport Beach is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Newport Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Newport Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Newport Beach and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Newport Beach are highly rated.

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About Newport Beach...
Population
85,806

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,644
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Newport Beach Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    80.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    34.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    50.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    380.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,553.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    180
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    29%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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