Angel H. living Feb 14, 2026

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 some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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