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Costa Mesa
  • City in California
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Costa Mesa

#31 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    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 highly rated.
    About Costa Mesa...
    Population
    112,148
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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

    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

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      270
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      56.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      102.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      452.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,381.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      325.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Costa Mesa

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,391
    National
    $69,021
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    Places to Work in Costa Mesa

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