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Dana Point, CA vs Pacifica, CA

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Are people in Pacifica older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in Pacifica is 5.1 years younger than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pacifica or Dana Point?
- Pacifica housing costs are 6.8% less expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pacifica or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of Pacifica is 1.6 minutes longer 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 Pacifica?
Pacifica, California is located in San Mateo County providing its citizens great recreational centers such as the Sharp Park Golf Course plus stores like Rockaway Beach Shopping Center and dining spots near Sanchez Adobe.

 Dana Point, CAPacifica, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,595329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Pacifica    9 Reviews

Back when I lived there...great for people, hiking, only had two times where there was a crime I was aware of my 1955 Chevy Bel-Air was stolen as well as my bike from  More

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Has the rep of being socked in with fog 24-7 but thats totally false. a charming blue collar surf town a mere 30 min from downtown SF with lower prices - hard to  More

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Over 13 years ago

near the  More

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