Costa Mesa Homes for Sale

Costa Mesa Real Estate Market Conditions

Median sales price
$1,462,500
0%
change since last quarter
# Active listings
185
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Costa Mesa Schools and Demographics

Schools

Demographics

Elementary Schools near Costa Mesa, CA

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	KG - 05	535	20.1	92704
Adams Elementary	KG - 05	387	19.6	92704
Adams Elementary	KG - 06	355	16.3	92626
Andrew Jackson Elementary	KG - 05	545	18.7	92704
California Elementary	KG - 06	375	20.8	92626
Carl Harvey Elementary	KG - 05	323	19.9	92704
College Park Elementary	KG - 06	477	19	92626
Diamond Elementary	KG - 05	396	20.6	92704
Edward Russell Elementary	KG - 06	452	25.1	92704
Everett A. Rea Elementary	KG - 06	333	24.6	92627
Greenville Fundamental Elementary	KG - 05	907	23.5	92704
Harper	KG - KG	1	0	92627
Heinz Kaiser Elementary	03 - 06	553	23.6	92627
Heritage Elementary	KG - 06	365	24.3	92704
International School For Science And Culture	KG - 08	130	21.6	92627
Jefferson Elementary	KG - 05	609	19.3	92704
Jim Thorpe Fundamental	KG - 05	825	24.4	92704
Killybrooke Elementary	KG - 06	423	20.4	92626
Madison Elementary	KG - 06	825	19	92707
Manuel Esqueda Elementary	KG - 08	892	21.2	92707
Martin Elementary	KG - 05	496	20.3	92707
Maude B. Davis Elementary	KG - 06	545	24.6	92626
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology	KG - 08	1,063	19.8	92704
Monroe Elementary	KG - 05	250	18.8	92707
Monte Vista Elementary	KG - 05	392	19.3	92704
Newhope Elementary	KG - 06	356	20.2	92704
Paularino Elementary	KG - 06	335	16.2	92626
Pomona Elementary	KG - 06	303	18	92627
Sonora Elementary	KG - 06	380	20.3	92626
Taft Elementary	KG - 06	429	15.1	92707
Thomas A. Edison Elementary	KG - 05	359	17.8	92707
Victoria Elementary	KG - 06	301	15.1	92627
Washington Elementary	KG - 05	559	18.9	92707
Whittier Elementary	KG - 06	476	19.5	92627
Wilson Elementary	KG - 06	361	22	92627
Woodland Elementary	KG - 02	435	18.5	92627

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle	07 - 08	506	16.4	92626
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate	06 - 08	1,145	24.1	92707
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate	06 - 08	1,026	16.9	92704
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate	06 - 08	742	17.2	92707
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate	07 - 08	507	22.5	92704

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Costa Mesa High	07 - 12	1,776	19.5	92626
Estancia High	09 - 12	1,040	19.2	92627
Hector G. Godinez	09 - 12	2,026	21.3	92704
Saddleback High	07 - 12	1,597	21.4	92707
Segerstrom High	09 - 12	2,489	25.3	92704
Valley High	09 - 12	2,197	20.7	92704

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
* Back Bay High	09 - 12	135	9.4	92627
* Central Orange County Cte Partnership (ctep)	10 - 12	0	0	92626
* Cesar E. Chavez High	09 - 12	229	11.3	92707
* Early College High	09 - 12	201	17.3	92626
* Lorin Griset Academy	09 - 12	268	14.9	92704
Access County Community	KG - 12	1,225	18.8	92628
California Pacific Charter - San Diego	KG - 12	245	6.3	92626
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles	KG - 12	351	9.2	92626
Mitchell Child Development	M - M		0	92704
Orange County Special Education	KG - 12	347	7.3	92628

	City	County

Population	115,926	3,218,196
Population Density	7,401	4,071
Median Age	37.9	38.8
People per Household	2.7	3
Median Household Income	91,163	94,474
Average Income per Capita	43,349	42,659

Costa Mesa, California, is located in Orange County. The city is located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and covers 16 square miles. It has a population of about 110,000, evolving from and early farming community of 15,000. The city is known for its eclectic dining scene and was recently named by Rand/McNally and USA Today as the best small town for restaurants west of the Mississippi River. Costa Mesa is bordered to the east by John Wayne Airport and Newport Back Bay Estuary, to the north by Santa Ana, and to the south by Newport Mesa and Newport Beach.

Costa Mesa Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Most of the housing available in Costa Mesa was built relatively recently as a result of a strong local economy that has attracted new residents. While housing prices in Costa Mesa are relatively high, they are somewhat low compared to other affluent communities in California. The city offers a wide variety of single family homes and luxury condos, especially around the South Coast Plaza area, a high end retail shopping destination. More traditional California ranch style homes can be found on the east side of the city.

Costa Mesa Neighborhoods

Costa Mesa is divided into many neighborhoods, each of which varies in style from a simply village atmosphere to a luxury planned community. Neighborhoods include:

Canyon Park / Fairview Park
Central Mesa Verde
College Park
Eastside Costa Mesa
Greenbrook
Halecrest
Lower Birds
Mesa Del Mar
Mesa Verde North
Providence Park
Rancho Mesa
Sea Bluff Canyon
South Coast Metro
Vendome HOA
Westside Costa Mesa
Wimbledon Village

Costa Mesa Economy and Employment Opportunities

The local economy in Costa Mesa is dependent upon retail and services. South Coast Plaza is a luxury shopping center that is the center of commercial activity in town. It has among the highest volume of sales of regional shopping centers in the country, generating more than one billion dollars a year. In addition to retail, there is industrial manufacturing in the city which is home to some electronics, pharmaceuticals and plastics firms. The top employers in Costa Mesa are:

Costa Mesa Attractions

Costa Mesa offers residents and visitors many recreational and cultural activities, seasonal and special events and local points of interest including:

Costa Mesa Transportation and Commuting

Costa Mesa can be accessed by SR 73 and SR 55 (the Costa Mesa Freeway). I-405 also runs through the city. Bus service is provided by Orange County Transportation Authority. The city provides bike lanes on most major streets, making this an excellent way to get around town. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport.