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Newport Beach, CA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Newport Beach.

Population: 71,551 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Newport Beach, CA is $4.17M — up 12.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $5.14M after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $5,952/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$4.17M

Typical home value

+12.5%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$4.17M
1-year appreciation
+12.5%
3-year appreciation
+26.0%
5-year appreciation
+59.2%
10-year appreciation
+126.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$4.17M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$5.14M
Median list price
$5.43M
Median price per sqft
$1,923
1-year sale-price change
+26.9%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
208
For-sale inventory
297
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
312
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
72

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$5,952/mo
1-year rent change
+8.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,580/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,153/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,964/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Newport-Mesa Unified, Suncoast Preparatory Academy District
Schools include
Newport Coast Elementary, Suncoast Preparatory Academy, Roy O. Andersen Elementary, Corona del Mar High, Mariners Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A99
NFIP flood claims on record
281
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (8.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
69.2°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,682
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
157,501
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
115,517

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (40 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
99
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
378
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$9,916
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,501,121
Average weekly wage
$1,610
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,992

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Newport BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$4.17M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$5.14M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$5,952/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,916$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Newport Beach, CA?
$4.17M.
What is the median sale price in Newport Beach, CA?
$5.14M.
How long do homes take to sell in Newport Beach, CA?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Newport Beach, CA?
Typical rent: $5,952/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newport Beach, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Newport Beach, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 281 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A99. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Newport Beach, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newport Beach, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newport Beach, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newport Beach, CA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Newport Beach, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newport Beach, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newport Beach, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Newport Beach

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