Population 59,836 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newport Beach
Household size in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Newport Beach is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, Newport Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Newport Beach, well below the national share of 11.6%. Newport Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newport Beach
Renters in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Newport Beach rent: 52.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Newport Beach than nationally: 13.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Newport Beach run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider Los Angeles area, where the median home dates to 1969. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,797 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,842 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,340 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,161 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,365 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newport Beach costs $3,161 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,365 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newport Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.8% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Newport Beach: 69.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 64 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Newport Beach: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 48 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newport Beach
| Period | Newport Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Newport Beach than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Newport Beach has lower unemployment than the great majority of California cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newport Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach | 2.25 | 46.5 | 5.8% | 52.5% | 13.1% | 1975 | $3,161 | 69.1% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
| Corona Del Mar | 2.15 | 53.6 | 8.0% | 38.2% | 19.0% | 1975 | $3,234 | 71.4% | 98.5% | 3.8% |
| Costa Mesa | 2.67 | 37.8 | 9.7% | 60.2% | 5.8% | 1972 | $2,596 | 44.9% | 88.0% | 4.6% |
| Newport Coast | 2.91 | 47.7 | 6.1% | 32.0% | 15.3% | 1999 | $3,486 | 75.9% | 99.3% | 3.5% |
| Fountain Valley | 3.03 | 45.2 | 9.0% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 1972 | $2,999 | 45.4% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| Irvine | 2.84 | 35.3 | 9.0% | 56.1% | 9.6% | 2001 | $2,979 | 71.6% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| Huntington Beach | 2.57 | 44.3 | 8.2% | 44.4% | 6.2% | 1976 | $2,736 | 48.6% | 93.6% | 5.3% |
| Santa Ana | 4.01 | 35.2 | 15.6% | 55.1% | 4.3% | 1967 | $2,154 | 17.4% | 66.4% | 4.8% |
| Tustin | 2.96 | 38.0 | 11.7% | 50.8% | 4.5% | 1981 | $2,636 | 46.3% | 87.6% | 5.6% |
| Top-of-the-World | 2.98 | 43.2 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 1.2% | 1997 | $2,950 | 75.6% | 98.2% | 2.1% |
| Laguna Beach | 2.15 | 53.4 | 4.5% | 33.0% | 19.7% | 1965 | $3,134 | 69.7% | 97.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newport Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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