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Costa Mesa
City in California, United States
Overview
Costa Mesa, located in the heart of Orange County, is a dynamic city known for its arts scene, culinary diversity, and proximity to Southern California's stunning beaches. It offers a blend of suburban comfort and urban excitement, featuring world-class shopping, theaters, and outdoor spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
111,918
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.64°, -117.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,985
Local Cost
$2,930
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
311 mm
Internet Speed
298 Mbps
Upload
86 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNA
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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