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Dana Point, CA—92629

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,766,000
4.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$132,000
31.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
53
11.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.4%
Median Rent
$5,250
1.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,800
4.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$4,500
1.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$6,500
1.2% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Dana Point, CA

92624
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dana Point, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Dana Point, CA is $1,766,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.5%. This indicates that home prices in Dana Point, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,766,0004.5%
Single Family $2,032,0005.5%
Condos $1,073,0005.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $624,000
    5.2%
    2 Bed
    		$1,213,0004.5%
    3 Bed
    		$1,925,0005.9%
    4 Bed
    		$2,150,0004.3%
    5 Bed $4,149,0139.0%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    10.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.6%

    Rental Trends — Dana Point, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dana Point, CA is $5,430, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dana Point, CA is 1-bedrooms: $3,000, 2-bedrooms: $4,740, 3-bedrooms: $6,700, 4-bedrooms: $7,360. The most common rental property sizes in Dana Point, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.7% and 21.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$5,250$5,430
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $2,800$3,000
    2 Bed Rent $4,500$4,740
    3 Bed Rent $6,500$6,700
    4 Bed Rent $7,250$7,360
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.0%
    1 Bedroom
    21.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    47.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    21.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.9%

    Property Listings — Dana Point, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dana Point, CA is 53. This is a decrease of -11.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$2,350,0004.0%
    Listing Count
    		99-15.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%-15.0%
    Days on Market
    		53-11.0%
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    Demographics — Dana Point, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dana Point, CA has a population of 26,200, which has decreased by -2.0% over the past 5 years. Dana Point, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 59.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 31.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,200-2.0%
    % Under 18
    		17.1%-5.0%
    % Seniors
    		23.1%5.5%
    % WFH
    		31.9%170.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		59.0%11.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dana Point, CA is a predominantly white area, with 73.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dana Point, CA is hispanic, making up 13.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.5% of the population in Dana Point, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 4.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		73.3%-2.0%
    % Black
    		2.2%83.3%
    % Hispanic
    		13.6%-23.2%
    % Asian
    		3.6%0.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		14.5%-4.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Dana Point, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 144 mortgage originations in Dana Point, CA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 39.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Dana Point, CA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		144
    % Conventional Loans
    		95.0%
    % Government Loans
    		5.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		19.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Dana Point, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dana Point, CA under the Section 8 program is 0.5%. 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. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Dana Point, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		22
    Total Units Section 8
    		22
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		83.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$20$2,800$2,820
    2 Bedroom-$1,170$4,500$3,330
    3 Bedroom-$1,990$6,500$4,510
    4 Bedroom-$1,870$7,250$5,380

    Affordability — Dana Point, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio11
    Median Home Price$1,766,000
    Median Household Income$132,000

    Dana Point, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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