Mecca, California
Quick Statistics
Mecca is a community in Riverside County, California, home to about 7,184 people spread across 6.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,014 a year, and a typical home is worth about $224,300. About 8.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 16 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Mecca ranks number 572 of 1,570 in population, number 1,246 in median household income, number 1,274 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mecca typically top out near 106°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oasis, CA | 4.9 mi. | 4,051 |
| 2. | Thermal, CA | 5.1 mi. | 1,800 |
| 3. | Vista Santa Rosa, CA | 8.9 mi. | 2,333 |
| 4. | Coachella, CA | 9.1 mi. | 43,307 |
| 5. | North Shore, CA | 9.8 mi. | 3,515 |
| 6. | Desert Shores, CA | 12.0 mi. | 801 |
| 7. | La Quinta, CA | 13.0 mi. | 38,707 |
| 8. | Salton Sea Beach, CA | 14.2 mi. | 453 |
What is the population of Mecca, California?
Mecca has a population of about 7,184 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mecca, California in?
Mecca is located in Riverside County, California.
What is the median home value in Mecca, California?
The median home value in Mecca is about $224,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mecca, California?
The median personal income in Mecca is about $25,014 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mecca, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Riverside County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mecca, California?
Typical July highs run about 106 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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