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Costa Mesa
  • City in California

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Costa Mesa is a city in California with a population of 112,148. Costa Mesa is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Costa Mesa offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Costa Mesa there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Costa Mesa and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Costa Mesa are above average.

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About Costa Mesa...
Population
112,148

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$841,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,043
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    60%
  • Own
    40%
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Costa Mesa Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    401.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    60.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    126.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    491.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,717.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    348
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    20%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

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