- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA+
- JobsC+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$637,200
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,641
National
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Costa Mesa Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Costa Mesa
- A+
Orange County School of the Arts
- Santa Ana Unified School District, CA
- 7-12
- 446 reviews
- A
Newport Harbor High School
- Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 296 reviews
- A
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
- Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA
- K-6
- A
Mariners Elementary School
- Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA
- K-6
- A
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
- Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA
- 3-6
- 5 reviews
Top Private Schools in Costa Mesa
- A
The Waldorf School of Orange County
- Private School
- Costa Mesa, CA
- PK, K-12
- 8 reviews
- NG
Mariners Christian School
- Private School
- Costa Mesa, CA
- K-8
- 1 review
- NG
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
- Private School
- Costa Mesa, CA
- K-8
- NG
St. Joachim Elementary School
- Private School
- Costa Mesa, CA
- PK, K-8
- NG
Saniku East West Language School
- Private School
- Costa Mesa, CA
- K-9
Top Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$70,438
National
$55,322Children
17%
Costa Mesa Reviews
102 reviews
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Living in Costa Mesa is not only convenient, but it is fun and extremely safe! While the cost of living tends to be on the more expensive side, you get what you pay for: a clean, safe, active, easily-accessible, not-too-overpopulated place to call your home! Since moving to Orange County to finish my bachelors degree, I have never thought to live elsewhere. Bonus, it’s only 10-15 minutes away from the beach!
Costa Mesa has been home to me on and off for the past 25 years. There is plenty to do in this city; from summer time fun at the OC fair to pumpkin patches off of Harbor Blvd in the fall. Costa Mesa is very family friendly with numerous schools, restaurants, and beaches close by. This city also has a great night life for adults, young and old alike, which makes living here exciting year round. Weather you are here for business, pleasure, or living, Costa Mesa has plenty to offer any type of person!
I recently moved to the area of Costa Mesa in order to attend Orange Coast College. First off, I would like to say what a beautiful and spectacular area this is. I am fifteen minutes maximum away from a variety of beaches, the schools here are spectacular, and the homes always leave me in awe. The city is extremely clean and there are so many job opportunities here. Even though this looks and feels like an extremely safe area, there always seems to be an accident or cops dealing with situations that seem pretty ugly. However, I prefer seeing jobs doing their job than feeling unsafe in this city. Love calling this city home!