About Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 14.37% |
| 10-17 | 8.66% |
| 18-29 | 22.09% |
| 30-39 | 19.64% |
| 40-49 | 15.21% |
| 50-64 | 11.50% |
| 65 & Over | 8.53% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 15.63 sq mi |
| Total Population | 113,946 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 83rd percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 55th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 68th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 67th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $54,162 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $66,677 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 74th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 57th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 70th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 58th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 44th percentile |
| Single | 56th percentile |
| Married With Children | 22nd percentile |
| Married With No Children | 22nd percentile |
| Single With Children | 8th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 49th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 22.65 : 1 |
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- What is Santa Ana like?
- Santa Ana is a large California city with a great location and amenities such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Tessman Planetarium. more
- What are rents like in central Orange County?
- Rentals in central Orange County tend to be on the pricey side, and there are many places you can look. more
- What are some cities in central Orange County?
- Central Orange County has cities such as Santa Ana, Tustin and Costa Mesa. more
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Neighborhoods Around Costa Mesa
- Santa Ana Heights (8)
- Newport Harbor (7)
- Cornerstone (6)
- Bungalows at Bay Street (3)
- Newport Heights (1)
Cities Near Costa Mesa
- Los Angeles (612)
- Long Beach (103)
- Anaheim (88)
- Torrance (63)
- Downey (62)
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Apartments Near Costa Mesa Colleges and Universities
- Orange Coast College Apartments (2965)
- Coastline College Center - Costa Mesa Apartments (2949)
- Vanguard University of Southern California Apartments (2967)
- Whittier Law School Apartments (2972)