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Crime in Dana Point summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dana Point. Key points include:
There were 343 total crimes in Dana Point in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dana Point is 1,058.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dana Point is 185.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dana Point is 873.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dana Point is -50.05% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Dana Point Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dana Point / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 343 | 1,058.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 60 | 185.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 27.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 151.2 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 283 | 873.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 95.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 195 | 601.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 57 | 175.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dana Point summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dana Point. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dana Point is 208 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dana Point is 2.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dana Point is $1,736,392.
The median income in Dana Point is $141,520.
Dana Point's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dana Point Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dana Point | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 423 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dana Point, CA Weather
The average high in Dana Point is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dana Point |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dana Point Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dana Point
The current population in Dana Point is 32,790. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,790 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 32,883 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 33,025 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 33,327 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 33,782 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 33,769 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 33,913 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 34,028 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 34,009 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 34,003 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 33,861 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 33,652 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 33,596 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 33,510 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 33,484 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dana Point
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Dana Point is:
72.0% White with 23,609 White residents.
1.4% African American with 464 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 954 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 249 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 2,091 Two Or More residents.
16.5% Hispanic with 5,418 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dana Point | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dana Point
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Dana Point is 51.6% female with 16,932 female residents.
Dana Point is 48.4% male with 15,858 male residents.
| Gender | Dana Point | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dana Point for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Dana Point completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Dana Point completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Dana Point completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Dana Point completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Dana Point completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Dana Point completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Dana Point completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Dana Point completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Dana Point completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dana Point | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dana Point, California
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2.6% of households in Dana Point earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Dana Point earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Dana Point earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Dana Point earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.2% of households in Dana Point earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Dana Point earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Dana Point earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Dana Point earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Dana Point earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.6% of households in Dana Point earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dana Point | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
