La Mesa, California
Quick Statistics
La Mesa is a community in San Diego County, California, home to about 60,797 people spread across 9.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $52,079 a year, and a typical home is worth about $812,000. About 52.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, La Mesa ranks number 152 of 1,570 in population, number 611 in median household income, number 404 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around La Mesa typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lemon Grove, CA | 2.6 mi. | 27,686 |
| 2. | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA | 3.1 mi. | 19,765 |
| 3. | Spring Valley, CA | 3.8 mi. | 31,969 |
| 4. | La Presa, CA | 4.1 mi. | 34,962 |
| 5. | El Cajon, CA | 4.2 mi. | 104,449 |
| 6. | Bostonia, CA | 5.8 mi. | 16,765 |
| 7. | Rancho San Diego, CA | 6.0 mi. | 21,272 |
| 8. | Santee, CA | 6.3 mi. | 59,332 |
What is the population of La Mesa, California?
La Mesa has a population of about 60,797 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is La Mesa, California in?
La Mesa is located in San Diego County, California.
What is the median home value in La Mesa, California?
The median home value in La Mesa is about $812,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in La Mesa, California?
The median personal income in La Mesa is about $52,079 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near La Mesa, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in San Diego County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in La Mesa, California?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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