Mesa Vista, CA

Full City Profile · California · Douglas County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
315 Population 65/sq mi density
$114,063 Median Income $52,617 per capita
$650,000 Home Value $506,683 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,063 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mesa Vista, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,063
52% above
$52,617 per capita
Home Value
$650,000
131% above
Zillow: $506,683
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
28% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Mesa Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mesa Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
152%
Home Value
231%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mesa Vista a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mesa Vista residents earn a median household income of $114,063 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,617. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mesa Vista is $650,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $506,683. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

43.2% of adults in Mesa Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mesa Vista has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population315
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,063
Per Capita$52,617
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332

Housing

B
Home Value$650,000
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$506,683
Housing Units93
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.3%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation5,763 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mesa Vista was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.