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City · 32,790 residents · Orange County, California

Dana Point , California

In Dana Point, a typical home is worth $1,320,300 and typical rent is $3,106 a month. Compared with all of Orange County, the typical home value is 37% higher, typical rent is 28% higher, and the share of households that own their home is 6 points higher.

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  • Typical home value

    $1,320,300

    37% above the county

    80% above California

    • Dana Point
    • Orange
    • California

  • Typical rent

    $3,106a month

    28% above the county

    53% above California

    • Dana Point
    • Orange
    • California

  • Typical household income

    $141,520a year

    22% above the county

    43% above California

    • Dana Point
    • Orange
    • California

  • Households that own their home

    62%

    6 points above the county

    7 points above California

    • Dana Point
    • Orange
    • California

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$1,773,166
6.8% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$4,323 a month
6.4% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Dana Point is in Orange County. The FHA loan limit ($1,249,125 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Orange County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Dana Point apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. The typical home in Dana Point is worth $1,320,300, 37% more than in Orange County as a whole ($962,600).

  2. According to Zillow, in the 12 months to September 2026 the typical home value in Dana Point rose 6.8%; in California, it rose 0.6%.

  3. Nearby, in San Juan Capistrano, the typical home value is $993,800: 25% less than in Dana Point ($1,320,300).

  4. The typical rent in Dana Point is $3,106 a month, 28% more than in Orange County as a whole ($2,434).

  5. Nearby, in San Juan Capistrano, the typical rent is $2,438: 22% less than in Dana Point ($3,106).

  6. The typical household income in Dana Point is $141,520, 22% more than in Orange County as a whole ($116,289).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024); Zillow (September 2026 data). Zillow data

The homes here

Housing in Dana Point

What homes there are in Dana Point, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

In Dana Point, 5 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses, about the same as in Orange County.

Year built

In Dana Point, half of the homes were built before 1979; in Orange County, before 1977.

By size, homes in Dana Point look like those in Orange County: 58% have 3 bedrooms or more.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes
Monthly rent with utilities

Without a mortgage

$1,325 a month

Orange County: $902 a month

Owners with a mortgage

72%

Orange County: 67%

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, the typical home value in Dana Point rose 50%; in Orange County, it rose 42%.

The typical rent in Dana Point rose 51% over the same time; in Orange County, it rose 31%.

Housing prices ran ahead of income in Dana Point: typical income rose 42%, against +50% for home values and +51% for rent.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureDana PointOrange CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate4.4%4.2%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate0.7%0.8%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate8.9%8.2%3.4%
People per household 2.352.872.842.53
Drive alone 57%68%66%69%
Carpool 6%9%10%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimate1%3%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimate2%3%3%
Work from home 32%19%17%15%
Other means Unreliable estimate2%2%2%
Typical commute 20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

Households in Dana Point are smaller: 2.35 people on average; in Orange County, 2.87.

Working from home is more common in Dana Point: 32%, against 19% in Orange County.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Dana Point?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Dana Point, worth $1,320,300, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 93% of the typical household income in Dana Point, which is $141,520 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $467,562 a year. Note: at that price the loan is above the FHA limit for Orange County ($1,249,125), so FHA would not insure it; the payment is only a reference.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Orange County.

Your numbers

Local data
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Starts at the typical home value in Dana Point. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Loan type
Your credit score

Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $46,211 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$10,910

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$1,296,386
Total interest
$1,865,195
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $22,297 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $3,302 a month

  • Tight

    $3,302 to $4,246 a month

  • Hard

    more than $4,246 a month

    Your payment · 93%

Compared with the typical household income in Dana Point ($141,520 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$10,910
Principal & interest$8,782
Property tax$781
Home insurance$550
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$796

This loan is over the FHA limit

You'd borrow $1,274,089, but the FHA limit for a one-unit home in Dana Point is $1,249,125. You'd need a bigger down payment or a different loan.

You need at least $46,211 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Dana Point and Orange County

Dana Point is in Orange County, California. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Dana Point's own numbers

Typical home value
$1,320,300
Typical monthly rent
$3,106
Typical yearly household income
$141,520
Households that own their home
62%
Effective property tax rate
0.71%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Orange County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$1,249,125
Conventional limit, one unit
$1,249,125
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$3,057
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+54%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
2.8%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Orange County.

Everything about Orange County

Buying

Buying a home in Dana Point

A typical home in Dana Point is worth $1,320,300: 37% above the county and 80% above California. With the typical household income in Dana Point ($141,520 a year), a typical home costs 9.3 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Dana Point 9.3 years
  • Orange 8.3 years
  • California 7.4 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Orange County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Orange County rose 89% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Orange County.

Period County California U.S.
Last year (2025) +3.3% +0.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +54% +40% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +89% +80% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Dana Point next to Orange County, California and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Dana Point $1,320,300
  • Orange $962,600
  • California $734,700
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Dana Point $3,106
  • Orange $2,434
  • California $2,036
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Dana Point $141,520
  • Orange $116,289
  • California $99,122
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Dana Point next to Orange County and California
Measure Dana Point Orange County California U.S.
Typical home value $1,320,300 $962,600 $734,700 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $3,106 $2,434 $2,036 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $141,520 $116,289 $99,122 $80,734
Households that own their home 62% 56% 56% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $9,432 $6,330 $5,124 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.71% 0.66% 0.7% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 53% 57% 55% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Orange County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Dana Point

For a typical $1,320,300 home in Dana Point, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Dana Point's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $10,910a month

    Above the FHA limit for Orange County ($1,249,125)
    Down payment
    $46,211
    Cash to close
    $85,820
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $796

  • Conventional, 5% down $10,455a month

    Above the conventional limit for Orange County ($1,249,125): it would be a "jumbo" loan
    Down payment
    $66,015
    Cash to close
    $105,624
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $627

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $8,487a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $264,060
    Cash to close
    $303,669
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $9,707a month

    Down payment
    $198,045
    Cash to close
    $237,654
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is Conventional, 20% down, no PMI.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Dana Point and for Orange County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Dana Point

0.71%of the home’s value each year

$9,432 a year for the typical owner in Dana Point.

  • Dana Point 0.71%
  • Orange 0.66%
  • California 0.7%

What California publishes Homeowners' exemption (California State Board of Equalization (BOE))

Exemptions and deadlines in California

Flood risk in Orange County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Orange County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
2.8%
22,389
Of those, with NFIP insurance
19%
County California U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 2.8% 2.8% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 19% 31% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Dana Point

Typical rent in Dana Point is $3,106 a month: 28% above the county. In Dana Point, 53% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Orange County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($3,057 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $58.79 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Orange County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $2,580 $49.62 $103,200
1 bedroom $2,610 $50.19 $104,400
2 bedrooms $3,057 $58.79 $122,280
3 bedrooms $4,153 $79.87 $166,120
4 bedrooms $4,964 $95.46 $198,560

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Dana Point

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Dana Point has 2 ZIP codes with their own.

For 2 bedrooms it runs from $3,570 in 92624 to $3,720 in 92629.

2 of the 2 are above the fair market rent for Orange County ($3,057).

  • 92624 $3,570$4,850
  • 92629 $3,720$5,050

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Dana Point when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

Is your rent high for your ZIP?

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Dana Point

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

There are 10 HUD-approved agencies with an office in Orange County; 6 say they serve in Spanish.

A grandmother smiles, seated at home.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Dana Point

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Dana Point or Orange County. The ones below are statewide in California: they work in Dana Point the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in California

  • MyHome Assistance Program

    Statewide in California

    CalHFA second loan with deferred payments for the down payment or closing costs of first-time buyers in California. Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

  • California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

    Statewide in California

    Closed, per the source

    CalHFA down payment loan for first-generation buyers in California; when you sell, you repay the loan plus a share of the home's appreciation. Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

    Shared appreciation

    See the program Official page

  • MyAccess Program

    Statewide in California

    CalHFA second loan with deferred payments for the down payment or closing costs of first-time buyers who use the CalPLUS Access mortgage (FHA or conventional). Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Dana Point

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Dana Point, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Affordable Housing Clearinghouse

    23201 Lake Center Dr Ste 203, Lake Forest · 10 miles away · Spanish

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Budget and credit workshops
    • and 2 more
    (949) 859-9255

  • Greenpath Financial Wellness

    5151 California Ave, Irvine · 15 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 3 more
    (866) 217-0543

  • Orange County Fair Housing Council, Inc

    2021 E 4th St, Santa Ana · 21 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 5 more
    (714) 569-0823

Every agency in Orange County All counseling agencies in California

Help in Spanish near Dana Point

3 of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Dana Point

HUD’s record names them for Dana Point or Orange County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

3 other authorities have an office in Orange County: see the list Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Orange County

These cities are also in Orange County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Orange County Housing in California
See 28 more cities in Orange County, with prices and rents

Every city has its own page with prices, rents and help.

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Dana Point, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Orange County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Dana Point.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Dana Point

Short answers with the numbers for Dana Point and all of Orange County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Dana Point?

The typical home value in Dana Point is $1,320,300, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Orange County it is $962,600.

How much does it cost to rent in Dana Point?

Typical rent in Dana Point is $3,106 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Orange County is $3,057.

What is the FHA loan limit in Dana Point?

Dana Point uses the FHA limit for all of Orange County (2026): $1,249,125 for a one-unit home and $2,402,625 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Dana Point?

The typical homeowner in Dana Point pays $9,432 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.71% of the home’s value; in Orange County, the rate is 0.66%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Dana Point?

There are 10 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Orange County. 6 say they serve in Spanish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).