Costa Mesa, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Costa Mesa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,588 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7055.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.10% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 42,702 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Costa Mesa grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 112,708 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Costa Mesa has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Costa Mesa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,624 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.49% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Costa Mesa is about 15% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Costa Mesa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $932,449 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,410 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 39.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Costa Mesa is about 32.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,410 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Costa Mesa spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Costa Mesa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,177 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,446 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,714 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Costa Mesa is 20 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Costa Mesa has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Costa Mesa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Costa Mesa has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Costa Mesa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Costa Mesa, California.
What is the population of Costa Mesa, California?
The population of Costa Mesa, California is 111,588, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Costa Mesa, California?
The population density of Costa Mesa, California is 7055.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Costa Mesa, California?
The median household income in Costa Mesa, California is $111,624, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Costa Mesa, California?
The median home price in Costa Mesa, California is $932,449, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Costa Mesa, California?
The unemployment rate in Costa Mesa, California is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.