Newport Beach, CA

Newport Beach CA scores 67/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 20% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 80 (100 = avg); violent crime index 60; property crime index 100. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Newport Beach. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Newport Beach is about $3,316/month (very expensive). At $3,316/month for a typical unit, you need about $119,376+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $2,000,001.

Median household income is $156,867, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($156,867) clears the $119,376 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 82°F (highs near 90°F, lows near 75°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Newport Beach: (1) Dual-income households (at $3,316/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $156,867 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $119,376+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $3,316/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Newport Beach who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 67/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $3,316/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $3,316/month

Income sniff test: clear about $119,376 household income for $3,316/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Newport Beach holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 67/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $3,316/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.