The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92651 sells for about $3,695,000, or $1,750 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,995 a month.
ZIP 92651
The Laguna Beach housing market remains a high-value, low-inventory environment where prices continue to appreciate despite a slower sales pace. Demand is driven by the area's unique coastal lifestyle and limited supply, though buyers are increasingly cautious due to high price points and interest rate sensitivity.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent professionals, retirees, and second-home buyers seeking a coastal lifestyle, high-quality schools, and proximity to an established arts community.
Median prices moved up 6.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92651, Orange County CA
Laguna Beach generally reports lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Orange County region, though property crime remains a focus for local law enforcement.
The Laguna Beach Unified School District is highly regarded, consistently maintaining top-tier performance ratings and strong academic outcomes for students.
The area faces significant wildfire risk due to its coastal canyon topography and is subject to strict building codes and insurance requirements regarding fire and coastal erosion.
Economic momentum is driven by high-end tourism, local retail, and professional services, with limited new development due to geographic constraints and strict zoning.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Commuting from 92651 primarily involves navigating Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) or Laguna Canyon Road to reach major employment hubs in Irvine and the broader Orange County business corridor.
The area features world-class beaches, extensive hiking trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, and a vibrant downtown shopping and arts district.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with a significant portion of the stock utilized for seasonal or short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and a robust arts and culture sector, with many residents commuting to corporate headquarters in nearby Irvine.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with limited public transit options beyond local trolley services and regional bus connections.
Development is strictly controlled by local planning commissions to preserve the city's historic character and coastal environment.
Parcels are subject to standard Orange County property tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high wildfire risk and coastal hazard exposure, with some areas requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Disneyland Park4.619.6 mi
- Disney California Adventure Park4.719.2 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California4.417.5 mi
- Disneyland Resort4.719.6 mi
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.415.8 mi
- Angel Stadium4.618 mi
- Anaheim Convention Center4.518.9 mi
- Honda Center4.618.4 mi
- OC Fair & Event Center4.410.6 mi
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts4.811.3 mi
- Newport Beach Pier4.79.7 mi
- Great Park4.68.2 mi
- Tanaka Farms4.67.1 mi
- Crystal Cove State Park4.82.5 mi
- Mission San Juan Capistrano4.87.4 mi
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.415.8 mi
- Mission San Juan Capistrano4.87.4 mi
- UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa4.411.3 mi
- Bowers Museum4.715.3 mi
- Pretend City Children's Museum4.56.2 mi
- Great Park4.68.2 mi
- Crystal Cove State Park4.82.5 mi
- Huntington State Beach4.712.9 mi
- Top of the World4.80.7 mi
- Lake Forest Sports Park4.79.9 mi
- Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina4.48 mi
- Dana Point Harbor4.88 mi
- Balboa Bay Club4.79.1 mi
- Balboa Yacht Club4.87.2 mi
- Newport Harbor Yacht Club4.78.6 mi
- Pelican Hill Golf Club4.64.5 mi
- Costa Mesa Country Club3.911.9 mi
- Strawberry Farms Golf Club4.56.6 mi
- The Ranch at Laguna Beach4.63.3 mi
- Tustin Ranch Golf Club4.112.7 mi
- South Coast Plaza4.611.5 mi
- Fashion Island4.67.3 mi
- Irvine Spectrum Center4.66.7 mi
- Outlets at San Clemente4.411.7 mi
- Tanaka Farms4.67.1 mi
- John Wayne Airport4.69.9 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.628.2 mi
- Chino Airport4.730 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Iconic public beach and park in the heart of the city.
Extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking.
Focuses on California art and local history.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.