Dana Point, FL 32578 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dana Point, FL—32578

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$437,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$106,000

28.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.4%

Median Rent

$2,250

4.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

7.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,700

0.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,400

1.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dana Point, FL

As of May '26, the median home price in Dana Point, FL is $437,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Dana Point, FL are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$437,000	-0.7%
Single Family	$451,000	0.0%
Condos	$201,000	-5.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dana Point, FL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dana Point, FL is $2,360, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dana Point, FL is 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $1,730, 3-bedrooms: $2,410, 4-bedrooms: $2,980. The most common rental property sizes in Dana Point, FL are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 45.8% and 31.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,250	$2,360
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,640
2 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,730
3 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,410
4 Bed Rent	$2,850	$2,980

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.6%

1 Bedroom

8.0%

2 Bedrooms

31.5%

3 Bedrooms

45.8%

4 Bedrooms

10.0%

Property Listings — Dana Point, FL

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dana Point, FL is 52. This is a decrease of -12.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$515,000	-11.0%
Listing Count	274	-7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	-7.0%
Days on Market	52	-12.0%

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Demographics — Dana Point, FL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dana Point, FL has a population of 33,900, which has increased by 3.4% over the past 5 years. Dana Point, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 45.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	33,900	3.4%
% Under 18	22.4%	-1.8%
% Seniors	19.6%	11.4%
% WFH	11.2%	154.5%
% w/ College Degree	45.0%	-1.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dana Point, FL is a predominantly white area, with 79.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dana Point, FL is hispanic, making up 7.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.6% of the population in Dana Point, FL, and this percentage has increased by 31.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	79.0%	-2.9%
% Black	3.4%	-34.6%
% Hispanic	7.5%	36.4%
% Asian	3.9%	14.7%
% Foreign Born	7.6%	31.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dana Point, FL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 756 mortgage originations in Dana Point, FL, of which 53.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dana Point, FL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	756
% Conventional Loans	53.0%
% Government Loans	47.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dana Point, FL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dana Point, FL under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Dana Point, FL, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	144
Total Units Section 8	33
% Rentals under Section 8	1.2%
% Occupied Section 8	71.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$1,600	$1,660
2 Bedroom	$160	$1,700	$1,860
3 Bedroom	$190	$2,400	$2,590
4 Bedroom	$280	$2,850	$3,130

Dana Point, FL—32578

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dana Point, FL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dana Point, FL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dana Point, FL

Demographics — Dana Point, FL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dana Point, FL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dana Point, FL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dana Point, FL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dana Point, FL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.1
Median Home Price	$437,000
Median Household Income	$106,000

Dana Point, FL—32578

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dana Point, FL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dana Point, FL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dana Point, FL

Demographics — Dana Point, FL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dana Point, FL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dana Point, FL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dana Point, FL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dana Point, FL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Eglin AFB, FL

Destin, FL

Shalimar, FL

Valparaiso, FL

Miramar Beach, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

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