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Mesa Vista, CA

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Mesa Vista is a small town in California with a population of 315. Residents earn $114,063 per year, which is 52% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
315 Population 65/sq mi density
$114,063 Median Income $52,617 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,063 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$650,000 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,063
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $650,000
131% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.2%
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.2%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mesa Vista Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population315
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,063
Per Capita$52,617
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,048M
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$650,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity28.2%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking11.3%
Depression27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation5,763 ft (1,757 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries3

Is Mesa Vista a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mesa Vista receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mesa Vista stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mesa Vista is $114,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Mesa Vista among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mesa Vista is $650,000, making it a premium housing market at 131% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mesa Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Mesa Vista has a population of 315 with a density of 65 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

315
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.9%
Female 65.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mesa Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.8%
27% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mesa Vista vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mesa Vista is $114,063, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Mesa Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,063
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,617
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
IRS Avg AGI$138,588

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,060
County GDP$4,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants141
Healthcare111
Retail162
Manufacturing70

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,479
142% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone71.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mesa Vista is $650,000, 131% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$650,000
131% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.6%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,479
142% above US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Mesa Vista, 28.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.3% of residents lack health insurance. 11.3% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mesa Vista vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.2%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma11.8%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.3%
19% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.3%
38% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.7%
Dental Visits70.4%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.8%
Healthcare Facilities111
Mesa Vista has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.3 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.3 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,763 ft (1,757 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates38.8103°N, 119.8033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS32005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.9-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%
D 32.5%

Winner: Republican by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.2%
28% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+10.9%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density65/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants141
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone71.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

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