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Newport Coast, CA
Newport Coast · CA 92657
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$2.0M
Median Price
36/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
58 min
to Downtown Los Angeles
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
ASafety
92/100
D+Schools
50/100
B+Quietness
80/100
D+Commute
55/100
FWalkability
36/100
WYLT Score55/100
Our Take
Newport Coast offers top‑rated schools, beautiful beach views, and a very safe, low‑risk environment. The trade‑offs are a high cost of living and heavy car dependence, but many families find the quality worth it.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent public schools with consistently high ratings
- ✓Coastal living with scenic ocean views and beach access
- ✓Very low flood risk and overall natural disaster exposure
- ✓Low violent crime and a strong sense of community safety
Real Talk
- !Housing prices are among the highest in Orange County, making entry costly for many buyers
- !Walk score is effectively zero; nearly every errand requires a car
- !Commuting to downtown Los Angeles can be very traffic‑heavy, especially during peak times
- !Limited public amenities and services within the ZIP—most shops and cultural venues are a few miles away
- $High homeowners association fees for many properties ($5k–$7k annually)
- $Elevated property taxes due to high assessed values (~1% of market value)
- $Coastal insurance premiums that can add $3k–$6k per year for wind and flood protection
Best For
Affluent families seeking quality educationCollege graduates wanting upscale suburban lifeRetirees who value beach proximity and low riskBeach lovers with a strong car dependency
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Newport Coast, CA
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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