Costa Mesa

The center of the region’s dynamic art, entertainment, fashion, and food scene.

Welcome to Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is one of the most exciting and eclectic cities in coastal Orange County, and is the center of the region’s dynamic art, entertainment, fashion and food scene. Eastside Costa Mesa, on the border of Newport Beach, is an especially sought-after community for both first-time homebuyers and those seeking to remodel – or purchase – appealing ranch-style homes on wide, tree-lined streets.
 
Eastside Costa Mesa also boasts the city’s popular shopping and dining promenade, 17th Street. In addition to top-rated public and private schools, Costa Mesa also offers stone’s-throw proximity to the beach, John Wayne Airport, all freeways and the world-class shopping and entertainment of the South Coast Metro district, including South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Overview for Costa Mesa, CA

112,148 people live in Costa Mesa, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $47,636. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

112,148

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

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

$47,636

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.

43
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
43
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ashley Nadine Bridal Boutique, Hamabe Dojo - Boxing and Fitness School in Irvine, and East Coast West Coast Strength Speed & Conditioning.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 1.86 miles 84 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.48 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.02 miles 50 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.47 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.3 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.14 miles 46 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Costa Mesa, CA

Costa Mesa has 41,243 households, with an average household size of 2.68. 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. 112,148 people call Costa Mesa home. The population density is 7,095.19 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

112,148

Total Population

High

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

36

Median Age

50.77 / 49.23%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
41,243

Total Households

2.68

Average Household Size

$47,636

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Costa Mesa, CA

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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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