La Mesa, CA

Living in La Mesa

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 38
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 69
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Schools 44
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Residents

60k Population +3.3k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black8%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate18%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$530k Median Home Value +$93k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$404 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K48%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
LP gas1%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Mesa

United States45
California55
San Diego Metro Area42
San Diego County42

Property Crime in La Mesa

United States48
California56
San Diego Metro Area37
San Diego County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 2 0
Feb 58 2 0
Mar 59 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 65 0 0
Jun 68 0 0
Jul 72 0 0
Aug 73 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 67 1 0
Nov 61 1 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Mesa

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding60
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map

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Public Schools near La Mesa, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Mesa, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near La Mesa, CA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near La Mesa, CA

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Airports

Airports near La Mesa, CA

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