La Mesa, California

Population 57,673

La Mesa is located in San Diego County, CA. The population is 57,673.

There are 17 public schools in La Mesa with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for La Mesa is low , and there are 84 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in La Mesa is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date La Mesa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near La Mesa include Lemon Grove, Casa de Oro Mount Helix and Spring Valley.

La Mesa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.4%

Crime Rate

21.33% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 246
  • Violent Crimes: 291
  • Robbery: 127
  • Burglary: 231
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

7.02% Higher than national avg.
  • 84 offenders in La Mesa
  • 14.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

110 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 110

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in La Mesa, CA and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates La Mesa's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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84 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in La Mesa, CA

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309 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of La Mesa, CA issued 309 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 309 permits, 42 were issued for single family homes and 267 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of La Mesa, CA issued 34 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,325
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,461
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,879
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,619
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,218

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Environmental Hazards

110 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    La Mesa, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    La Mesa, CA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    La Mesa, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 56.8°
  • February 55.58°
  • March 58.73°
  • April 60.97°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 66.6°
  • July 69.96°
  • August 73.68°
  • September 72.17°
  • October 66.83°
  • November 61.14°
  • December 55.16°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for La Mesa, CA

Earthquakes
La Mesa, CA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
La Mesa, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
La Mesa, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
La Mesa, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in La Mesa, CA: $56,693

Unemployment

Unemployment in La Mesa is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 32.18%
White Collar - 67.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Susan Davis

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in La Mesa, CA

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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