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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Nevaeh M.

Living in Costa Mesa -the reality

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $2,395 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new develo...

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Sebastian Jones

Costa Mesa in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Median household income is $110,073, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Aurora Morales

Day-to-day life in Costa Mesa, CA

Just moved here 11 months ago and With a population of 111K, Costa Mesa is a mid-size city. Is this normal for Costa Mesa?

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Karen P.

Best restaurants in Costa Mesa?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 111K, Costa Mesa is a mid-size city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surpri...

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David G.

Costa Mesa in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

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Madelyn Harris

Things that make Costa Mesa unique

Curious what people think. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $1,054,700, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

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Autumn Howard

Internet providers in Costa Mesa?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $2,395 for

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Gabriel Jackson

First time home buyer in Costa Mesa

Alright, I work in logistics and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $110,073, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. The median home value here is around $1,054,700, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is...

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Zoey Wright

Raising a family in Costa Mesa -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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David G.

Is Costa Mesa still affordable?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $1,054,700 on average. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a...

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Nora

Best apartments in Costa Mesa under ?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Jayden M.

Living in Costa Mesa -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Dallas and It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I thin...

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Karen P.

Is Costa Mesa a good place to live?

Alright, Just moved here 16 months ago and With a population of 111K, Costa Mesa is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $1,054,700 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots?

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Angel H.

Why I chose Costa Mesa over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 9 months ago and Homes are going for about $1,054,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Costa Mesa sits at 273.6 per 100K. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. The weather takes som...

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Jayden M.

Is Costa Mesa walkable?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $2,395 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a...

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Sebastian Jones

What to expect moving to Costa Mesa?

I've been here for 8 years and Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Gabriel Jackson

Costa Mesa job market vs Baltimore

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 3 months ago and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. Crime rate is something to consider -Costa Mesa sits a...

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Mackenzie Hall

What's it really like living in Costa Mesa?

Median household income is $110,073, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. The median home value here is around $1,054,700, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night...

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Madelyn Harris

Is Costa Mesa getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2010. With a population of 111K, Costa Mesa is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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Karen P.

Couple moving to Costa Mesa from out of state

Hello, Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,054,700 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a hu...

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Eleanor Jones

Best restaurants in Costa Mesa?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. Crime rate is something to consider -Costa Mesa sits at 273.6 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. You can expect to pay around $2,395 for rent here. With a population of 111K...

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Everett James

Relocating to Costa Mesa, CA -pros and cons?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. With a population of 111K, Costa Mesa is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $1,054,700 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some get...

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Hannah Wilson

Best companies to work for in Costa Mesa?

Hi all, Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $1,054,700 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high b...

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Mackenzie Hall

Top 5 things I love about Costa Mesa

Hi all, Median household income is $110,073, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,395 for rent here. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. The food scene here is surprisingly good. T...

6 replies 38 upvotes best-worst
Reagan Alvarez

Moving to Costa Mesa for work -advice?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $1,054,700, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? Honestly, ...

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Emilia

Working remotely from Costa Mesa

Hey, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look....

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Colton Carter

Just moved to Costa Mesa, any tips?

First post here. We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city...

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Ann C.

Costa Mesa is underrated, change my mind

So, With a population of 111K, Costa Mesa is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Costa Mesa sits at 273.6 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Pe...

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Ann C.

Honest thoughts on life in Costa Mesa

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. Crime rate is something to consider -Costa Mesa sits at 273.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $110,073 in Costa Mesa. It's not perfect, but ...

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