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La Mesa, CA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Katherine A.

Healthcare options in La Mesa?

Longtime lurker here, I work in logistics and Median household income is $84,337, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $738,800 on average. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes...

6 replies 22 upvotes qa
Miles Kim

How are the schools in La Mesa?

So, What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Katherine A.

Anyone work in healthcare in La Mesa?

So, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 60,835 people. Rent is about $1,958/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots?

3 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Victoria Mendoza

Life in La Mesa as a young professional

I've been here for 5 years and The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a ...

5 replies 22 upvotes living
Emilia W.

Quick question about La Mesa

I've been here for 9 years and What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Victoria Mendoza

Co-working spaces in La Mesa?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $84,337 in La Mesa. You can expect to pay around $1,958 for rent here. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. ...

3 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Joseph Gray

Moving from Austin to La Mesa next month

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -La Mesa sits at 290.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the com...

2 replies 29 upvotes moving
Eli

La Mesa housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 9 years and Rent is about $1,958/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,835 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance!

6 replies 17 upvotes housing
Hunter N.

La Mesa is underrated, change my mind

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -La Mesa sits at 290.7 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

18 replies 18 upvotes living
Camila B.

Day-to-day life in La Mesa, CA

So, The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,835 people. The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $84,337 in La Mesa. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lo...

30 replies 14 upvotes living
Nevaeh Smith

La Mesa quality of life -am I missing something?

Hello, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

5 replies 19 upvotes living
Nolan Chavez

Quick question about La Mesa

Hey, The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. With a population of 60,835, La Mesa is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? Thanks in advance! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high...

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nolan_vibes

Best areas to explore in La Mesa?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoat...

2 replies 12 upvotes qa
Autumn

Studio apartments in La Mesa -options?

Homes are going for about $738,800 on average. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,835 people. Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the commu...

11 replies 12 upvotes housing
Eli

Is La Mesa a good place to live?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $738,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food s...

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Elijah Cox

How much do you pay for rent in La Mesa?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Memphis and You can expect to pay around $1,958 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit nee...

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Katherine Reed

La Mesa vs St. Louis -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -La Mesa sits at 290.7 per 100K.

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Hazel R.

Honest thoughts on life in La Mesa

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $84,337 in La Mesa. With a population of 60,835, La Mesa is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $738,800 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good...

14 replies 2 upvotes living
Nolan Chavez

La Mesa housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 15 months ago and Homes are going for about $738,800 on average. Median household income is $84,337, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot...

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Eli

Studio apartments in La Mesa -options?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 18 months ago and Median household income is $84,337, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There...

1 replies 16 upvotes housing
Emilia W.

Career opportunities in La Mesa, CA

Hey, I've been here for 7 years and Homes are going for about $738,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,835 people. Crime rate is something to consider -La Mesa sits at 290.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

5 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Evelyn T.

Starting a business in La Mesa?

Hi all, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -La Mesa sits at 290.7 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? I'd sa...

0 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Katherine Reed

Housing market in La Mesa right now

The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

16 replies 17 upvotes housing
Evan Gonzalez

Best and worst neighborhoods in La Mesa

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,958 for rent here. The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,958/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

7 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Quinn B.

Rent in La Mesa getting crazy

First post here. The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $84,337, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation?

16 replies 29 upvotes housing
Bennett James

Unpopular opinion about La Mesa

The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -La Mesa sits at 290.7 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spot...

2 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Anna F.

Moving to La Mesa with kids -good idea?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $84,337 in La Mesa. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

7 replies 4 upvotes moving
Anna F.

Worst things about La Mesa nobody talks about

Hey folks, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $738,800, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new d...

3 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
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