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Costa mesa, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Costa mesa.

Population: 111,101 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Costa mesa, CA is $1.42M — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.02M after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,314/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.42M

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.42M
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+103.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.42M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.02M
Median list price
$984,000
Median price per sqft
$734
1-year sale-price change
+6.8%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
167
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
63

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,314/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
1
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Coastline ROP, Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp), California Pacific Charter - San Diego District
Schools include
Coastline ROP, Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp), California Pacific Charter - San Diego, California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles, California Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A99
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (11 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
56.5°F
Annual precipitation
19.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
506
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
289,375
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
228,104

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (42 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
525
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,937
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,493,591
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,281

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Costa mesaState medianUS median
Median home value$1.42M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.02M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,314/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,937$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Costa mesa, CA?
$1.42M.
What is the median sale price in Costa mesa, CA?
$1.02M.
How long do homes take to sell in Costa mesa, CA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Costa mesa, CA?
Typical rent: $3,314/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Costa mesa, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is Costa mesa, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A99; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Costa mesa, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Costa mesa, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Costa mesa, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Costa mesa, CA?
27 schools (16 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Costa mesa, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Costa mesa, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Costa mesa, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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