Balboa Island

This nostalgic island is filled with vintage and contemporary beach homes, boutique shops and eateries and a boardwalk that surrounds the Island.

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Welcome to Balboa Island

Balboa Island is an iconic Newport Beach destination that seems as if God designed it to be the quintessential beach town postcard photo. Ironically, it’s actually a man-made island that began as a sand bar in 1825. Now this nostalgic island is filled with vintage and contemporary beach homes, boutique shops and eateries, and a boardwalk that surrounds the Island. It even has a 3-car ferry, a favorite of my wife, that you can take across the harbor to the Fun Zone on the Balboa Peninsula. You can shop along Marine Avenue, play in the sand, set off on a multitude of water-based adventures, go fishing off the public docks, or just walk around the boardwalk taking in the harbor and the beautiful homes. Visitors come from all over the world each year to take in this piece of beachside Americana and we have the unique privilege of living here all year round.
 

Notable places to visit in Eastside Costa Mesa on 17th Street

  • Balboa Boat Rentals
  • Island Paddle Board
  • Walk the boardwalk around the island
  • Wilma’s Patio
  • Dad’s Original Frozen Banana
 

Overview for Balboa Island, CA

2,077 people live in Balboa Island, where the median age is 63 and the average individual income is $120,193. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,077

Total Population

63 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$120,193

Average individual Income

Around Balboa Island, CA

There's plenty to do around Balboa Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

75
Very Walkable
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including POWER Fitness, Newport Beach Athletic Club Skin Care By Kimberly, and Beaudeeart.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 1.64 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.38 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.32 miles 33 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.8 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.78 miles 22 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.37 miles 35 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Balboa Island, CA

Balboa Island has 1,083 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Balboa Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,077 people call Balboa Island home. The population density is 13,987.065 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,077

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

63

Median Age

33.8 / 66.25%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,083

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$120,193

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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