La Mesa, CA
Living in La Mesa
Bikeability44
Walkability38
Commute50
Public Transit44
Affordability32
Public Safety48
Airports81
Hospitals89
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation+3.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black8%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate18%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$530kMedian Home Value+$93k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$404 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K48%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas1%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Mesa
United States45
California55
San Diego Metro Area42
San Diego County42
Property Crime in La Mesa
United States48
California56
San Diego Metro Area37
San Diego County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 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 La Mesa
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding60
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Mesa, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Mesa, CA
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center
0 miles, SW
St Martin of Tours Academy
1 miles, W
Taproot Montessori-La Mesa
1 miles, W
Warren-Walker School-La Mesa
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near La Mesa, CA
San Diego State University
3 miles, W
San Diego Christian College
6 miles, NE
California Miramar University
6 miles, W
Southern California Seminary
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Mesa, CA
Grossmont Hospital
1 miles, NE
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, W
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Zion
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near La Mesa, CA
San Diego International Airport
10 miles, W
Palm Springs International Airport
79 miles, N
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
79 miles, NW
Ontario International Airport
95 miles, N