Costa Mesa
- City in California
Costa Mesa
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.37 out of 5 164 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade D
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$807,000
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,927
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Costa Mesa Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Costa Mesa
- grade A+
Orange County School of the Arts
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 562 reviews
- grade A
Plaza Vista
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade A
Early College High School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 135 reviews
- grade A
Newport Harbor High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 334 reviews
- grade A
Killybrooke Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Costa Mesa
Top Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault270national 282.7
- Murder1.8national 6.1
- Rape56.5national 40.7
- Robbery102.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary452.7national 500.1
- Theft2,381.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft325.6national 284
Residents
Working in Costa Mesa
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$90,370
National
$64,994Similar Places
Costa Mesa Reviews
Rating 4.37 out of 5 164 reviews
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I love Costa Mesa! I moved here in March and my husband and I have loved it so much. It's close to the ocean without being as cold as living right at the beach. We are close to plenty of shopping, food, and various activities. It has been a wonderful experience.
In terms of something that the city needs, it needs more reliable and easily accessible public transportation.
In terms of something that the city needs, it needs more reliable and easily accessible public transportation.
Love Costa Mesa! It’s got creative artsy pickets and has way more character than some other OC cities. My street has a throwback, supportive community vibe. Very mellow. Mix of retirees and young families. Everyone says hi to each other. Literally, 5 min to the beach. The best coffee shops! Love Fairview park and 17th street, the LAB and CAMP, south coast plaza and seeing plays at segerstrom
This is a city full of life that is an excellent place for families because there are some K-12 schools that are fundamental. There are also some popular tourist attractions such as South Coast Plaza, which is a great place for anyone to visit! There are also attractions like ice cream places, hamburger joints, and diverse restaurants. Although this city has many attractions, it still has essential places to shop for necessities and groceries like Trader Joes, Target, Costco, and Sam's Club. This is a great place for people that want to have a little bit of everything and have great experiences.