Newport Beach, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Newport Beach home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
84,534
Population Estimate
$1,909,188
Median Home Value
96.9%
Employment Rate
67.0%
Bachelor's Degree+

Newport Beach City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Newport Beach home.

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(1 Reviews)

Ryan Johnson

Newport Beach is the perfect place to live if you're looking for a little bit of everything. If you love the water, Newport Beach has a fantastic boating culture. There are a number of marinas and yacht clubs where you can dock your boat, or even rent one if you don't own one. If you have kids, Newport Beach also has some of the best schools in the country. The teachers are highly qualified and well-paid, which means they'll be able to provide your child with an excellent education. Newport Beach also has some of the highest paying jobs in the country"”and it's not just tech companies like Facebook and Google that pay well here. There are plenty of opportunities for people from all different industries"”from finance to healthcare"”to find a high-paying job in this city. The weather is incredible year-round"”so if you like warm weather but don't want to deal with humid summers like Texas or Florida, Newport Beach is a great option! We get around 300 days of sunshine each year on average! That being said, all these amazing benefits come with a hefty price tag! Homes in Newport Beach have a median price of about $3M... but if you can afford it, it's a wonderful place to live.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$2,109
Median Listing Price$5,646,875
Median Days on Market88
Active Listings222
New Listings58
Total Listings (Active + Pending)276
Avg Listing Price$7,237,812
Avg Listing Price Change MoM2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY8%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.87
Family Dual Income47.9
Median Household Income$127,223
Median Individual Income$64,423
Home Ownership56.7%
Home Value$1,909,188
Median Rent$2,251
Rent Burden29.1%
Poverty7.1%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED2.2%
  • Highschool Education7.4%
  • Some College23.4%
  • Bachelors Degree39.2%
  • Graduate Degree27.8%
  • Total College or Above67.0%
  • Stem Degree44.4%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.8%
  • Female51.2%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married52.7%
  • Divorced13.0%
  • Never Married29.3%
  • Widowed5.0%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityNewport Beach
State IDCA
Population84,534

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1818.3%
19–2912.1%
30–3911.3%
40–4911.8%
Age Group% of Population
50–5916.1%
60–6913.6%
70–7910.7%
80+6.0%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation61.9%
Unemployment Rate3.1%
Disabled8.0%

ETHNICITY

White85.8%
Black1.0%
Asian8.0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other1.9%
Multiple2.8%

OTHER

Hispanic8.8%
Limited English1.5%
Health Uninsured2.9%
Veteran5.9%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Newport Beach, CA a good place to buy a house?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Newport Beach, CA housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Newport Beach, CA?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newport Beach, CA?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Newport Beach, CA?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Newport Beach, CA for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Newport Beach, CA?

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Neighborhoods in Newport Beach, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Newport Beach, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • West Newport Park

    West Newport ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,900,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    212
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.8/10 · 4 schools

  • Big Canyon

    Big Canyon ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,994,500
    / sq ft
    $1,484
    Active listings
    16
    properties in discovery sample
    50
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8.5/10 · 4 schools

  • Balboa Peninsula

    Balboa Peninsula ↗

    Median asking price
    $2,455,000
    / sq ft
    $2,090
    Active listings
    66
    properties in discovery sample
    44
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.7/10 · 3 schools

  • Lower Newport Bay

    Lower Newport Bay ↗

    Median asking price
    $21,995,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    15
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.6/10 · 5 schools

  • Pelican Hill

    Pelican Hill ↗

    Median asking price
    $11,300,000
    / sq ft
    $2,824
    Active listings
    3
    properties in discovery sample
    8
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    9/10 · 6 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.