Costa Mesa Homes for Sale

Costa Mesa Real Estate Market Conditions

Median sales price
$1,185,000
0%
change since last quarter
# Active listings
135
30-day change

Costa Mesa Schools and Demographics

Schools

Demographics

Elementary Schools near Costa Mesa, CA

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Adams Elementary School	KG - 06	400	16	92626
California Elementary School	KG - 06	319	25	92626
College Park Elementary School	PK - 06	500	17	92626
Eastbluff Elementary School	KG - 06	320	17	92660
Everett A. Rea Elementary School	PK - 06	330	8	92627
Harper Assessment Center	PK - PK	70	12	92627
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School	03 - 06	555	0	92627
International School For Science And Culture	KG - 08	200	0	92627
Killybrooke Elementary School	PK - 06	282	12	92626
Mariners Elementary School	KG - 06	500	0	92660
Maude B. Davis Elementary School	PK - 06	550	14	92626
Paularino Elementary School	PK - 06	360	14	92626
Pomona Elementary School	PK - 06	275	0	92627
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School	KG - 06	360	24	92660
Sonora Elementary School	PK - 06	370	22	92626
Victoria Elementary School	KG - 05	357	18	92627
Whittier Elementary School	PK - 06	500	17	92627
Wilson Elementary School	PK - 06	306	20	92627
Woodland Elementary School	PK - 02	362	22	92627

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School	07 - 08	551	25	92626
Horace Ensign Intermediate School	07 - 08	920	0	92663

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Corona Del Mar High School	07 - 12	2,200	22	92660
Costa Mesa High School	07 - 12	1,665	23	92626
Estancia High School	09 - 12	1,100	0	92627
Newport Harbor High School	09 - 12	2,200	22	92663

	Grades	Students	P/T Ratio	ZIP
Access County Community School	KG - 12	1,440	18	92626
Back Bay High School	09 - 12	193	13	92627
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles	KG - 12	326	22	92660
California Pacific Charter Schools - San Diego	KG - 12	279	0	92660
Early College High School	09 - 12	219	20	92626
Monte Vista High School	KG - 12	1,731	28	92627
Occs:chep/pchs School	KG - 12	560	31	92626
Orange County Special Education School	KG - 12	457	5	92626

	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.