Costa Mesa SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Costa Mesa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Costa Mesa. Key points include:
There were 3,833 total crimes in Costa Mesa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Costa Mesa is 3,574.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Costa Mesa is 737.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Costa Mesa is 2,836.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Costa Mesa is 68.66% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Costa Mesa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Costa Mesa / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,833 | 3,574.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 791 | 737.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 80 | 74.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 642 | 598.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,042 | 2,836.8 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 398 | 371.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,341 | 2,183.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 303 | 282.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Costa Mesa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Costa Mesa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Costa Mesa is 198 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Costa Mesa is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Costa Mesa is $1,413,322.
The median income in Costa Mesa is $111,505.
Costa Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Costa Mesa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Costa Mesa | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 381 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Costa Mesa, CA Weather
The average high in Costa Mesa is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Costa Mesa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Costa Mesa, CA Photos
Rankings & Articles For Costa Mesa
Locations Around Costa Mesa
Map Of Costa Mesa, CA
Best Places Around Costa Mesa
Mission Viejo, CA
Population 92,151
Aliso Viejo, CA
Population 51,113
La Mirada, CA
Population 47,180
North Tustin, CA
Population 25,807
Lakewood, CA
Population 79,850
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Population 46,990
Villa Park, CA
Population 5,748
Cypress, CA
Population 49,498
Lake Forest, CA
Population 86,281
Rossmoor, CA
Population 11,532
Costa Mesa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Costa Mesa
The current population in Costa Mesa is 110,330. The population has increased 0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110,330 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 110,538 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 111,490 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 112,148 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 112,958 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 113,159 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 113,198 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 112,930 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 112,439 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 112,377 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 111,635 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 110,871 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 110,322 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 109,796 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 109,316 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Costa Mesa
See the full breakdown
Costa Mesa is:
47.5% White with 52,376 White residents.
1.7% African American with 1,915 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 127 American Indian residents.
8.1% Asian with 8,954 Asian residents.
0.6% Hawaiian with 679 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 812 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 5,053 Two Or More residents.
36.6% Hispanic with 40,414 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Costa Mesa | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Costa Mesa
See the full breakdown
Costa Mesa is 48.6% female with 53,653 female residents.
Costa Mesa is 51.4% male with 56,676 male residents.
| Gender | Costa Mesa | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Costa Mesa for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
6.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Costa Mesa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Costa Mesa | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Costa Mesa, California
See the full breakdown
3.1% of households in Costa Mesa earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Costa Mesa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Costa Mesa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.4% of households in Costa Mesa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Costa Mesa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.9% of households in Costa Mesa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Costa Mesa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Costa Mesa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.8% of households in Costa Mesa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.7% of households in Costa Mesa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Costa Mesa | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
