Costa Mesa

Welcome to Costa Mesa

The City of Costa Mesa is one of Orange County’s leading cultural and business centers. Located 37 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 88 miles north of San Diego, Costa Mesa has a current population of approximately 103,823. It has evolved from a semi-rural farming community to a city with its local economy primarily based upon retail commercial business and light manufacturing. Costa Mesa offers residents a range of communities and neighborhoods, 26 parks, a municipal golf course, 26 public schools, and two libraries. Residents also enjoy prominent centers of cultural and economic activity, an ideally mild Southern California climate, and a location that provides easy access to many of Southern California’s major attractions such as beaches, mountain areas, high and low deserts, and Disneyland. It is home to Orange Coast College and Vanguard University, as well as Whittier Law School and National University, making Costa Mesa a rich base for learning with a family-oriented suburban feel.

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Overview for Costa Mesa, CA

110,538 people live in Costa Mesa, where the median age is 36.5 and the average individual income is $56,625. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

110,538

Total Population

36.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,625

Average individual Income

Around Costa Mesa, CA

There's plenty to do around Costa Mesa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

57

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

69

Bikeable

Bike Score

43

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Maegs Bakes Cakes, Trim Climb, and POWER Fitness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Maegs Bakes Cakes page on Yelp	Dining	1.21 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Trim Climb page on Yelp Search 2937 Bristol St on Google Maps	Active	1.76 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the POWER Fitness page on Yelp Search 2115 San Joaquin Hills Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.33 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Newport Beach Athletic Club Skin Care By Kimberly page on Yelp Search 1367 Avocado Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.5 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beaudeeart page on Yelp Search 365 Old Newport Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.97 miles	33 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the E&G Aesthetic Institute page on Yelp Search 4667 Macarthur Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.82 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shave The Mane page on Yelp Search 1815 Newport Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.87 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skincare By Lori page on Yelp Search 1303 Avocado Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.52 miles	35 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Akiko Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 3636 Birch St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.45 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vanity Glam Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 18531 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.81 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lashed by XO page on Yelp Search 2428 Newport Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.93 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Costa Mesa, CA

Population Households Employment

Costa Mesa has 41,628 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Costa Mesa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 110,538 people call Costa Mesa home. The population density is 6,993.33 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

110,538

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.5

Median Age

51.01 / 48.99%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 9.6%

0-9 Years

10-17: 9.27%

10-17 Years

18-24: 8.88%

18-24 Years

25-64: 59.29%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.09%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.87%

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade 9750 (15%)
High School Degree 13263 (21%)
Associate Degree 8140 (13%)
Bachelor Degree 24712 (39%)
Graduate Degree 7896 (12%)

41,628

Total Households

2.6

Average Household Size

$56,625

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 11,351 (27%)

Without Children: 30,277 (73%)

Marital Status

Married 33%

Single 37%

Divorced 9%

Separated 4%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 8%

White Collar: 92%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 13%

15 to 29 Minutes 21%

30 to 59 Minutes 10%

60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Costa Mesa, CA

Primary Schools (16)

Middle Schools (1)

High Schools (6)

Mixed Schools (15)

The following schools are within or nearby Costa Mesa. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Property Listings

Property Listings

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Welcome to Costa Mesa

Overview for Costa Mesa, CA

110,538

36.5 years

High

$56,625

Around Costa Mesa, CA

57

Somewhat Walkable

69

Bikeable

43

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Costa Mesa, CA

110,538

High

36.5

51.01 / 48.99%

41,628

2.6

$56,625

Schools in Costa Mesa, CA

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