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Dana Point, CA vs Laguna Woods, CA

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Are people in Laguna Woods older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in Laguna Woods is 26.0 years older than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laguna Woods or Dana Point?
- Laguna Woods housing costs are 67.1% less expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laguna Woods or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of Laguna Woods is 2.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dana Point.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

Things to do in Laguna Woods?
Laguna Woods is a city located in Orange County, California with an estimated population of 16,469 according to the 2019 census. The city provides numerous outdoor activities such as trails for hiking and cycling plus multiple restaurants and shopping centers providing jobs for locals.

 Dana Point, CALaguna Woods, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,546329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock74.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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Reviews for Laguna Woods    3 Reviews

I.ve lived in Laguna Woods Village since 2020 and I like it. There is a sense of tranquility here and community with my neighbors. The best part of it is that there's a  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live here now and its my 3 rd home. Bigger 3 bedroom to a smaller1 bedroom and now a 2 bedroom. Its a great safe quiet and extremely well planned city...beautiful  More

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Over 17 years ago

The city of Laguna Woods is primarily a gated over 55 senior community that was formerly Leisure World. It is a very well run community with many activities including a  More

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