Dana Point

Captures the hearts of everyone who visits this southern Orange County beach city.

Aerial view of a beautiful beachfront community

Welcome to Dana Point

Scenic, inviting, and welcoming to all, Dana Point captures the hearts of everyone who visits this southern Orange County beach city, where beauty awaits at every turn. Anchored by The Headlands at its namesake bluff, which juts into the Pacific with a dramatic profile, Dana Point offers a quintessential small-town vibe.

Seasonal whale watching is a beloved adventure for adults, tourists, and school kids in Dana Point, with sightseeing boats leaving the harbor on a regular schedule. Oceanfront camping goes back generations for some at Doheny State Beach, and Dana Strands Beach is renowned for its picturesque views. Kayaking, surfing, picnics at Salt Creek Beach Park, and exploring the restaurants and tide pools at Dana Point Harbor are just some of the countless activities to enjoy.

A calendar full of festive city events includes the popular Dana Point Holiday Bazaar, the California Wine Festival, the Beachside Wine Festival at Sea Terrace Park, and the fun-filled Dana Point Festival of Whales.

Top-tier schools serve Dana Point. The Capistrano Unified School District, honored with a Great Schools rating, currently has 59 public schools serving almost 44,000 students. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California. Dana Point students attend San Juan Hills High and Dana Hills high schools, Shorecliff and Marco Foster middle schools, and Palisades, Malcolm, and RH Dana elementary schools.

Overview for Dana Point, CA

33,327 people live in Dana Point, where the median age is 48.5 and the average individual income is $67,484. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,327

Total Population

48.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$67,484

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Dana Point, CA

Population Households Employment

Dana Point has 14,197 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dana Point do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33,327 people call Dana Point home. The population density is 5,136.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,327

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48.5

Median Age

49.5 / 50.5%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

14,197

Total Households

2.34

Average Household Size

$67,484

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Dana Point, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Dana Point. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Dana Point

Welcome to Dana Point

Overview for Dana Point, CA

33,327

48.5 years

High

$67,484

Demographics and Employment Data for Dana Point, CA

33,327

High

48.5

49.5 / 50.5%

14,197

2.34

$67,484

Schools in Dana Point, CA

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