La Mesa, San Diego County, California
La Mesa, San Diego County, California
La Mesa is a city in San Diego County, California. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 59,177. The city has a total area of 9.26 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 507 feet (154.53 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 6,388 people per square mile. The median age was 36.9 years (The median age in the state of California was 36.2). There were 100 males for every 92 females.
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Richard Arroyo
Foster Hamilton Real Estate Consultants
203 Church Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910
Email: arroyorealty@att.net
Phone: (619) 370-9074
I take the time to listen carefully to understand my client’s needs, wants and concerns. I will be ready to take quick action when required and spend more time with those who aren’t quite sure which direction to take. My genuine concern for my client’s best interests and happiness ensures the job is done!
Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 59,177 residents |
Population Change | +8.1% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 36.9 years (State: 36.2) |
Below the Poverty Line | 12.4% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 28,302 residents |
Population Females | 30,875 residents |
Population Urban | 100% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 7.0% Latin America, 3.8% Asia, 2.7% Europe |
Daytime Population Change | -3,862 (-6.4%) |
Live and Work in the City | 4,978 (16.8%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 4.7% (State: 5.5%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
La Mesa Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
La Mesa Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born La Mesa Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $751,995 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $448,123 (State: $449,100) |
Changes in Home Value | +$255,323 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $1,347 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $591 – $870 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $1,308 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 138 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $3,540 (0.80%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $1,685 (0.40%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $57,227 (State: $64,500) |
Changes in Household Income | +$15,534 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $31,635 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$9,263 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
Nearest Colleges & Universities- San Diego State University Distance: About 3 MilesSan Diego, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 27,516
- Grossmont College Distance: About 4 MilesEl Cajon, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 10,461
- Cuyamaca College Distance: About 6 MilesEl Cajon, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 4,270
- University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus Distance: About 7 MilesSan Diego, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 5,159
- The Art Institute of California-Argosy University San Diego Distance: About 8 MilesSan Diego, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 2,180
- San Diego City College Distance: About 9 MilesSan Diego, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 7,972
- San Diego Mesa College Distance: About 9 MilesSan Diego, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 12,487
List of Largest Colleges & Universities- California Hair Design Academy Full-Time Enrollment: 315Location: 8011 University Avenue, Suite A-2PrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: chdaschools.com
Distance: About 3 Miles
San Diego, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 27,516
Distance: About 4 Miles
El Cajon, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 10,461
Distance: About 6 Miles
El Cajon, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 4,270
Distance: About 7 Miles
San Diego, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 5,159
Distance: About 8 Miles
San Diego, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 2,180
Distance: About 9 Miles
San Diego, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 7,972
Distance: About 9 Miles
San Diego, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 12,487
- California Hair Design Academy Full-Time Enrollment: 315Location: 8011 University Avenue, Suite A-2PrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: chdaschools.com
List of Largest Public High Schools- GROSSMONT HIGH Students: 1,672Location: 1100 MURRAY DR.Grades: 9-12
- HELIX HIGH Students: 1,658Location: 7323 UNIVERSITY AVE.Grades: 9-12Charter School
- GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Students: 36Location: 1100 MURRAY DR.Grades: 9-12
- SAN DIEGO VIRTUAL Location: 7950 UNIVERSITY AVE. STE. 410Grades: KG-12Charter School
- LEARNING CHOICE ACADEMY Location: 4215 SPRING ST.STE. A-104Grades: KG-12Charter School
List of Largest Private High Schools- LA MESA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 27Location: 9407 JERICHO RDGrades: PK-10
Students: 1,672
Location: 1100 MURRAY DR.
Grades: 9-12
Students: 1,658
Location: 7323 UNIVERSITY AVE.
Grades: 9-12
Charter School
Students: 36
Location: 1100 MURRAY DR.
Grades: 9-12
Location: 7950 UNIVERSITY AVE. STE. 410
Grades: KG-12
Charter School
Location: 4215 SPRING ST.
STE. A-104
Grades: KG-12
Charter School
- LA MESA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 27Location: 9407 JERICHO RDGrades: PK-10
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- PARKWAY MIDDLE Students: 1,197Location: 9009 PARK PLAZA DR.Grades: 7-8
- LA MESA MIDDLE Students: 1,124Location: 4200 PARKS AVE.Grades: 7-8
- LEMON AVENUE ELEMENTARY Students: 385Location: 8787 LEMON AVE.Grades: KG-6
- MURRAY MANOR ELEMENTARY Students: 358Location: 8305 EL PASO ST.Grades: KG-8
- VISTA LA MESA ACADEMY Students: 334Location: 3900 VIOLET ST.Grades: KG-8
- AVOCADO ELEMENTARY Students: 331Location: 3845 AVOCADO SCH RD.Grades: KG-5
- NORTHMONT ELEMENTARY Students: 274Location: 9405 GREGORY ST.Grades: KG-6
- ROLANDO ELEMENTARY Students: 261Location: 6925 TOWER ST.Grades: KG-6
- LA MESA DALE ELEMENTARY Students: 250Location: 4370 PARKS AVE.Grades: KG-6
- MARYLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY Students: 218Location: 5400 MARYLAND AVE.Grades: KG-6
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- ST MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY Students: 284Location: 7708 EL CAJON BLVDGrades: PK-8
- WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA Students: 268Location: 5150 WILSON STGrades: PK-5
- CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 188Location: 7921 LA MESA BLVDGrades: KG-8
- MT HELIX ACADEMY – TIEE Students: 174Location: 5955 SEVERIN DRGrades: KG-8
- MT HELIX ACADEMY Students: 174Location: 5955 SEVERIN DRIVEGrades: KG-8
- CALVARY CHAPEL LA MESA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 46Location: 7525 EL CAJON BLVDGrades: T1-8
- SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 30Location: 9191 FLETCHER PKWYGrades: KG-8
- COLLEGE CENTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Students: 18Location: 7484 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100Grades: PK-4
- LEO HAMEL K-8 ACADEMY Students: 8Location: 5300 JACKSON DR STE AGrades: KG-8
Students: 1,197
Location: 9009 PARK PLAZA DR.
Grades: 7-8
Students: 1,124
Location: 4200 PARKS AVE.
Grades: 7-8
Students: 385
Location: 8787 LEMON AVE.
Grades: KG-6
Students: 358
Location: 8305 EL PASO ST.
Grades: KG-8
Students: 334
Location: 3900 VIOLET ST.
Grades: KG-8
Students: 331
Location: 3845 AVOCADO SCH RD.
Grades: KG-5
Students: 274
Location: 9405 GREGORY ST.
Grades: KG-6
Students: 261
Location: 6925 TOWER ST.
Grades: KG-6
Students: 250
Location: 4370 PARKS AVE.
Grades: KG-6
Students: 218
Location: 5400 MARYLAND AVE.
Grades: KG-6
- ST MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY Students: 284Location: 7708 EL CAJON BLVDGrades: PK-8
- WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA Students: 268Location: 5150 WILSON STGrades: PK-5
- CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 188Location: 7921 LA MESA BLVDGrades: KG-8
- MT HELIX ACADEMY – TIEE Students: 174Location: 5955 SEVERIN DRGrades: KG-8
- MT HELIX ACADEMY Students: 174Location: 5955 SEVERIN DRIVEGrades: KG-8
- CALVARY CHAPEL LA MESA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 46Location: 7525 EL CAJON BLVDGrades: T1-8
- SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 30Location: 9191 FLETCHER PKWYGrades: KG-8
- COLLEGE CENTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Students: 18Location: 7484 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100Grades: PK-4
- LEO HAMEL K-8 ACADEMY Students: 8Location: 5300 JACKSON DR STE AGrades: KG-8
La Mesa Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2015) | 92 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 63 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 1 policeman (State: 2.31) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
La Mesa Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 574 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 1.94 (State: 2.14) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 17 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.06 (State: 0.04) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 227 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 0.77 (State: 0.62) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 487 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 1.65 (State: 1.49) Number of Restaurants in the City 2,238 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 7.56 (State: 7.42) Number of Houses in the City 24,902 |
Hospitals in La Mesa- ALVARADO PARKWAY INSTITUTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTE 7050 PARKWAY DRIVE
- GROSSMONT HOSPITAL Government (District)Provides Emergency5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58
- SHARP HOSPICECARE 8881 FLETCHER PARKWAY STE 336
- SHASTA HOME 5502 SHASTA LANE
- ARBOR HILLS NURSING CENTER 7800 PARKWAY DRIVE
- COMMUNITY CONV HOSP OF LA MESA, LP 8665 LA MESA BLVD.
- COUNTRY VILLA LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER 5696 LAKE MURRAY BLVD
- GROSSMONT GARDENS HEALTH CARE 5480 MARENGO AVENUE
- LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER 3780 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
- PARKWAY HILLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION 7760 PARKWAY DRIVE
- SHEA FAMILY CARE GROSSMONT 8787 CENTER DRIVE
- FMC-LA MESA DIALYSIS CENTER 5995 SEVERIN DRIVE
- EXCEL HOME HEALTH 5575 LAKE PARKWAY, SUITE 220
- GROSSMONT HOSP HEALTH PROGRAM 8881 FLETCHER PKWY#310
- NIGHTINGALE HOME CARE INC 4579 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 2 & 4
7050 PARKWAY DRIVE
Government (District)
Provides Emergency
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58
8881 FLETCHER PARKWAY STE 336
5502 SHASTA LANE
7800 PARKWAY DRIVE
8665 LA MESA BLVD.
5696 LAKE MURRAY BLVD
5480 MARENGO AVENUE
3780 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
7760 PARKWAY DRIVE
8787 CENTER DRIVE
5995 SEVERIN DRIVE
5575 LAKE PARKWAY, SUITE 220
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
#310
4579 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 2 & 4
Airports & Heliports in La Mesa- Grossmont Hospital Heliport 03CA
Amtrak Stations in La Mesa- 10 miles: SAN DIEGO (1050 KETTNER BLVD.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Full Service Food Facilities, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
03CA
- 10 miles: SAN DIEGO (1050 KETTNER BLVD.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Full Service Food Facilities, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
La Mesa by Race (According to 2015)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in La Mesa
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Earthquakes Average Activity | 633% (Larger than US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 35 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 21 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 2 pc. |
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ZIP Codes for La Mesa: 91942, 92120
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