Orange County, California
Newport Beach Real Estate and Local Guide
Newport Beach is an affluent coastal Orange County city built around one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the U.S. West Coast, with beach, harbor, and upscale shopping districts. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Newport Beach best.
About the area
Living in Newport Beach, CA
Newport Harbor is one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the U.S. West Coast, holding roughly 9,000 boats.
The housing market
Homes in Newport Beach
- About 53% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 46% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is at or above $2 million, among the highest in the nation.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Newport Beach home
Balboa Island
Waterfront island neighborhood served by the Balboa Island Ferry
Fashion Island
Open-air upscale shopping center
Balboa Fun Zone
Historic bayfront amusement area on the Balboa Peninsula
Crystal Cove State Park
Coastal state park with beaches and backcountry trails
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve
Estuary reserve with biking and walking trails along the Back Bay
Neighborhoods
Newport Beach areas to know
Corona del Mar
Seaside district on the east side of Newport Harbor
Balboa Peninsula
Narrow peninsula with the Newport and Balboa piers
Newport Coast
Hillside district in the southeast of the city
West Newport
Residential area along the western oceanfront
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.