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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Manhattan Beach, CA vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Manhattan Beach?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 5.7 years older than in Manhattan Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Manhattan Beach?
- Dana Point housing costs are 52.8% less expensive than Manhattan Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Manhattan Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Manhattan Beach.

Things to do in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach CA sits on the Pacific Ocean just south of Los Angeles providing inhabitants with beachfront living embedded with luxurious amenities plentiful shops trendy restaurants

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.

 Manhattan Beach, CADana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$169,586  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$2,880,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.59  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Manhattan Beach    6 Reviews
Joe · Mamou, LA
Why I would move to California
Over 5 years ago

If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to  More

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Flavia · Manhattan Beach, CA
Real estate and quality of life in Manhattan Beach
Over 9 years ago

It doesn't get any better than Manhattan Beach. However, homes are expensive. If you are in the $1 million + range this is the place: Warm weather all year, low  More

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ronni · Manhattan Beach, CA
Location, Accessibiity to LAX, Freeways/Biz & Beac
Over 17 years ago

HowEVERR, it IS - highly priced Housing-wise (thank goodness I bought MY house in '99!!) - Im a REALTOR, watching my personal home-value drop from 3 TIMES purchase  More

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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews
Bob · Dana Point, CA
Best quality
Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Craig · Capistrano Beach, CA
May-June cool & fog Fall's the best
Over 12 years ago

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

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Forrest · Dana Point, CA
High!
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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