Costa Mesa, CA
Living in Costa Mesa
Bikeability48
Walkability43
Commute65
Public Transit39
Affordability14
Public Safety64
Airports79
Hospitals35
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
113kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black2%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$749kMedian Home Value+$104k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$423 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K32%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Costa Mesa
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Orange County29
Property Crime in Costa Mesa
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Orange County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Costa Mesa
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Costa Mesa, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Costa Mesa, CA
Saniku East-West Language School
1 miles, S
Christian Montessori School-Costa Mesa
1 miles, N
Montessori Christian School
1 miles, N
St John the Baptist Catholic School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Costa Mesa, CA
California Intercontinental University
4 miles, NE
University of California-Irvine
4 miles, E
Westcliff University
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Costa Mesa, CA
Fairview Developmental Center
0 miles, W
College Hospital Costa Mesa
1 miles, S
Newport Bay Hospital
3 miles, S
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
3 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Costa Mesa, CA
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
3 miles, E
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
17 miles, NW
Ontario International Airport
32 miles, NE
Los Angeles International Airport
34 miles, NW