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Costa Mesa, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
110,538
Population
6,992/sq mi density
$110,073
Median Income
$56,625 per capita
$1,054,700
Home Value
$1,381,297 Zillow
$2,395
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
3,278 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$110,073 median income, 3.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$1,054,700 home value, $2,395/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Costa Mesa (19)
Bolsa Chica State Beach
State Park
203 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cabrillo National Monument
National Monument
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural r...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibi...
Weather: Check the current weather from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precip...
Cardiff State Beach
State Park
509 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carlsbad State Beach
State Park
26 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chino Hills State Park
State Park
14,030 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Crystal Cove State Park
State Park
4,006 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Doheny State Beach
State Park
288 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Huntington State Beach
State Park
116 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse c...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Shopping, Bo...
Weather: The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/juba. Each site along the Anza Trai...
Malibu Creek State Park
State Park
8,141 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
State Park
71 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
San Clemente State Beach
State Park
121 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
San Elijo State Beach
State Park
553 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
San Onofre State Beach
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers. What will you and your family discover?
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Prog...
Weather: Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
South Carlsbad State Beach
State Park
117 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Topanga State Park
State Park
11,459 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Torrey Pines State Beach
State Park
8 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0