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Compare Berkeley to Costa Mesa

This post compares Berkeley, California to Costa Mesa, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Berkeley (city) Costa Mesa (city)
Population 120,179 112,930
Income (median) $67,950 $51,033
Home Value (median) $861,800 $671,800
White 60% 70%
Black 8% 1%
Asian 19% 8%
With Kids 20% 30%
Age (median) 31 34
Rentals 57% 60%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Berkeley or Costa Mesa?
A: Berkeley has a similar population count than Costa Mesa: 120179 compared with 112930 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Berkeley or in Costa Mesa?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Berkeley.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Berkeley or Costa Mesa?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Berkeley.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Costa Mesa does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 57% for Berkeley versus 60% for Costa Mesa.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Berkeley may include: Pasadena, Santa-Cruz, and Davis.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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