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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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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 Miles
                      San Diego, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 27,516
                    • Grossmont College
                      Distance: About 4 Miles
                      El Cajon, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 10,461
                    • Cuyamaca College
                      Distance: About 6 Miles
                      El Cajon, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 4,270
                    • University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus
                      Distance: About 7 Miles
                      San Diego, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 5,159
                    • The Art Institute of California-Argosy University San Diego
                      Distance: About 8 Miles
                      San Diego, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 2,180
                    • San Diego City College
                      Distance: About 9 Miles
                      San Diego, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 7,972
                    • San Diego Mesa College
                      Distance: About 9 Miles
                      San Diego, CA
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 12,487

                    List of Largest Colleges & Universities

                    • California Hair Design Academy
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 315
                      Location: 8011 University Avenue, Suite A-2
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: chdaschools.com

                    List of Largest Public High Schools

                    • GROSSMONT HIGH
                      Students: 1,672
                      Location: 1100 MURRAY DR.
                      Grades: 9-12
                    • HELIX HIGH
                      Students: 1,658
                      Location: 7323 UNIVERSITY AVE.
                      Grades: 9-12
                      Charter School
                    • GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
                      Students: 36
                      Location: 1100 MURRAY DR.
                      Grades: 9-12
                    • SAN DIEGO VIRTUAL
                      Location: 7950 UNIVERSITY AVE. STE. 410
                      Grades: KG-12
                      Charter School
                    • LEARNING CHOICE ACADEMY
                      Location: 4215 SPRING ST.
                      STE. A-104
                      Grades: KG-12
                      Charter School

                    List of Largest Private High Schools

                    • LA MESA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
                      Students: 27
                      Location: 9407 JERICHO RD
                      Grades: PK-10

                    List of Largest Public Middle Schools

                    • PARKWAY MIDDLE
                      Students: 1,197
                      Location: 9009 PARK PLAZA DR.
                      Grades: 7-8
                    • LA MESA MIDDLE
                      Students: 1,124
                      Location: 4200 PARKS AVE.
                      Grades: 7-8
                    • LEMON AVENUE ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 385
                      Location: 8787 LEMON AVE.
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • MURRAY MANOR ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 358
                      Location: 8305 EL PASO ST.
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • VISTA LA MESA ACADEMY
                      Students: 334
                      Location: 3900 VIOLET ST.
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • AVOCADO ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 331
                      Location: 3845 AVOCADO SCH RD.
                      Grades: KG-5
                    • NORTHMONT ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 274
                      Location: 9405 GREGORY ST.
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • ROLANDO ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 261
                      Location: 6925 TOWER ST.
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • LA MESA DALE ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 250
                      Location: 4370 PARKS AVE.
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • MARYLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY
                      Students: 218
                      Location: 5400 MARYLAND AVE.
                      Grades: KG-6

                    List of Largest Private Middle Schools

                    • ST MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY
                      Students: 284
                      Location: 7708 EL CAJON BLVD
                      Grades: PK-8
                    • WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA
                      Students: 268
                      Location: 5150 WILSON ST
                      Grades: PK-5
                    • CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL
                      Students: 188
                      Location: 7921 LA MESA BLVD
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • MT HELIX ACADEMY – TIEE
                      Students: 174
                      Location: 5955 SEVERIN DR
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • MT HELIX ACADEMY
                      Students: 174
                      Location: 5955 SEVERIN DRIVE
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • CALVARY CHAPEL LA MESA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
                      Students: 46
                      Location: 7525 EL CAJON BLVD
                      Grades: T1-8
                    • SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL
                      Students: 30
                      Location: 9191 FLETCHER PKWY
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • COLLEGE CENTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
                      Students: 18
                      Location: 7484 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100
                      Grades: PK-4
                    • LEO HAMEL K-8 ACADEMY
                      Students: 8
                      Location: 5300 JACKSON DR STE A
                      Grades: 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 Emergency
                                5555 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

                              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

                              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.
                                            Google Map of La Mesa
                                            ZIP Codes for La Mesa: 91942, 92120
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                                            Housing Price: $398,900, Bedrooms: 2
                                            Price: $398,900
                                            Bedrooms: 2
                                            Bathrooms: 3
                                            Housing Price: $449,900
                                            Price: $449,900
                                            Housing Price: $389,900, Bedrooms: 2
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                                            Bedrooms: 2
                                            Bathrooms: 3
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