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Living in
Newport Beach.
The Census tops out at $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Newport Beach
Living in Newport Beach means joining one of Southern California's most expensive and affluent communities, where the median home value tops $2 million and median household income is $156,867. The waterfront identity is real—the harbor supports thousands of boats and drives weekend culture around sailing, fishing, and water sports—but it's just one part of life here. You'll find strong job markets in finance, insurance, and professional services, with major employers like Pacific Life headquartered locally, and your 23.9-minute average commute keeps you reasonably connected to broader Orange County.
Newport Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
16.0%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.0% foreign-born, most often from Iran
Who lives in Newport Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newport Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Iran (13.4%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.5%
of residents
65 and Older
24.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 63% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Newport Beach
In Newport Beach, rent runs 63% above the CA average, and home values are 172% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
52.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $3,710,827 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Newport Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Newport Beach is 1.8 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Newport Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute22.9 min avg
How Newport Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newport Beach, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 24% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newport Beach runs 24% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
251.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,558.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newport Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Newport Beach, the most common type is high wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heavy Rain | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | High Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | High Wind | $60.0M |
| 2021 | 40 | High Wind | $952,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | High Wind | $105,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | High Surf | $125,500 |
| 2018 | 23 | High Surf | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
150 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Newport Beach is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Newport Beach, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
138
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Newport Beach is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate71°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newport Beach has mild summers (avg high 71°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
71°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 50°F | 2.20" |
| Feb | 63°F | 51°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 65°F | 53°F | 1.34" |
| Apr | 66°F | 55°F | 0.55" |
| May | 67°F | 58°F | 0.18" |
| Jun | 68°F | 62°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 72°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 73°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 74°F | 64°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 73°F | 60°F | 0.33" |
| Nov | 68°F | 55°F | 0.64" |
| Dec | 64°F | 50°F | 1.62" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newport Beach
Newport Beach has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
College Hospital Costa Mesa
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.7 mi away · Costa Mesa
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.3 mi away · Irvine
Coastal Communities Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Santa Ana
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newport Beach
Newport Beach's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Newport Beach (within 15 miles)
University of California-Irvine
2.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,197 students · in-state tuition $16,235 · 88% graduate · median earnings $83,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,684 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 29% graduate · median earnings $51,222 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,579 students · in-state tuition $1,160 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,421 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,286 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 33% graduate · median earnings $53,719 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,034 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 29% graduate · median earnings $50,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,478 students · in-state tuition $67,894 · 82% graduate · median earnings $80,694 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newport Beach
Newport Beach has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
41 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
62 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newport Beach
Central Library
1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach
Balboa Library
100 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach
Corona Del Mar Library
410 Marigold Ave., Corona Del Mar
Crean Mariners Branch Library
1300 Irvine Avenue., Newport Beach
Cities Near Newport Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newport Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newport Beach FAQ
Is Newport Beach, California affordable?⌄
Newport Beach's median rent is $3,316/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $156,867/year. Median home value is $2,000,000+.
Is Newport Beach, California safe?⌄
Newport Beach's violent crime rate was 251 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1559 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newport Beach, California?⌄
Newport Beach has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newport Beach, California?⌄
The cost of living in Newport Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,316/month and median household income is $156,867/year. The median home value is $2,000,000+. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newport Beach, California?⌄
The average commute in Newport Beach is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from