La Mesa, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
60,835
Population
6,693/sq mi density
$84,337
Median Income
$46,783 per capita
$738,800
Home Value
$885,051 Zillow
$1,958
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
423
Violent Crime/100K
1,390 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,337 median income, 6.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$738,800 home value, $1,958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
423 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
60,835
Census 2023
Population Density
6,693
per square mile
Land Area
9.1
square miles (23.6 km²)
Median Age
37.1 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 27.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.4%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
27.9%
Asian
6.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 74.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 24.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
74.9%
Spanish
24.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.2%
Veterans
8.4%
40% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.4%
5% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.3%
38% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 60,835 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 6,693 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
Language
| English Only | 74.9% |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% |
| Disability | 12.4% |
| Health Insurance | 94.7% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |