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About Dana Point
City in California, United StatesDana Point ( DAY-nuh) is a coastal city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. With one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing. The city was named after the headland of Dana Point, which was in turn named after Richard Henry Dana Jr., whose 1840 memoir Two Years Before the Mast included a description of the area. Dana described the locale, including neighboring San Juan Capistrano, as "the only romantic spot on the coast". This area is designated California Historical Landmark #189.
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Housing in Dana Point
The typical Dana Point home is worth about $1,756,000, up 6.2% in a year, 130% above the California typical home.
A seller's market
Safety in Dana Point
Safety Grade B
Dana Point reports less crime per resident than 60% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Dana Point
Health Grade A
Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Dana Point
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Dana Point
Full climate →Dana Point has warm winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 48°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Dana Point
All Dana Point schools →School Grade A
The public schools Dana Point’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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