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Newport Beach, California

city · Orange County

At a glance

83,845
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$3,724,083
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,316/mo
Median rent
146% above U.S. median
$156,867
Median household income
100% above U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
96%
Homes with broadband
51.12%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 263 — 163% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost23% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates69.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Newport Beach Economic Dev
Staff from the City Manager's Office and Community Development Department assist anyone operating a business in Newport Beach or interested in establishing a business in Newport Beach, and work with local chambers and business organizations to enhance the area's economic vitality. The page notes collaboration with the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, Newport Beach & Company / Visit Newport Beach, and other business organizations to enhance the area's economic vitality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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