Living in Dana Point
Dana Point is a large place in California, United States, home to 34,181 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #798 of 16,523), early retirees (top 9%, #888 of 10,762), retired couples (top 11%, #1,030 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dana Point
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Irvine, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 56 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:04.
How Dana Point ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #6,082 of 11,898 | #164 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,087 of 9,771 | #387 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #6,717 of 8,006 | #243 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #4,768 of 6,237 | #214 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,030 of 9,474 | #113 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,731 of 9,474 | #125 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #888 of 10,762 | #114 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #1,828 of 4,537 | #255 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #1,981 of 4,444 | #283 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,242 of 3,053 | #222 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,207 of 7,271 | #91 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #3,493 of 6,227 | #390 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,918 of 3,933 | #298 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,775 of 8,006 | #354 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,137 of 12,111 | #306 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #1,643 of 4,114 | #269 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #850 of 7,271 | #107 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #1,875 of 9,474 | #192 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #16,579 of 18,063 | #496 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #798 of 16,523 | #49 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 8 | #17,280 of 18,063 | #579 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #406 of 16,523 | #27 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,228 of 21,167 | #177 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,362 of 12,111 | #736 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #1,870 of 6,413 | #128 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,532 of 12,111 | #163 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #2,024 of 4,750 | #278 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Juan Capistrano 5 km
- Laguna Niguel 6 km
- San Clemente 9 km
- Aliso Viejo 11 km
- Laguna Beach (California) 11 km
- Ladera Ranch 13 km
- Mission Viejo 15 km
- Las Flores 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.