Dana Point, CA Economy


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Dana Point, CA is a coastal city located in southern Orange County. The median rent for a two bedroom apartment is $2,890 per month, which is significantly higher than the national average of $1,430. The cost of groceries in Dana Point is 7% higher than the US average according to the Grocery Cost Index. It is home to several local businesses including Dana Marine Corporation, Doheny State Beach and Catalina Express. Dana Marine specializes in boat repairs and maintenance while Doheny State Beach and Catalina Express offer outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking and sailing. Additionally, Dana Point Harbor offers an array of restaurants and shops that attract locals and tourists alike.

Dana Point has an unemployment rate of 5.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dana Point has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dana Point
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dana Point is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dana Point is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dana Point
- The average income of a Dana Point resident is $51,474 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dana Point resident is $111,132 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDana Point, CaliforniaUnited States
  5.46
  -9.6%-6.2%
  31.9%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $67,484$37,638
  $111,132$69,021
  $133,533$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  6.1%6.8%
  11.7%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  8.7%11.0%
  2.7%4.8%
  0.2%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  5.3%4.7%
  4.1%1.9%
  12.8%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  3.2%4.2%
  9.5%9.3%
  11.6%14.0%
  2.8%2.1%
  5.8%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  5.1%4.7%
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Over 10 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 16 years ago

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

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