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Compare La Mesa to Ashland

This post compares La Mesa, California to Ashland, 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 La Mesa (city) Ashland (CDP)
Population 59,479 24,477
Income (median) $50,460 $40,407
Home Value (median) $455,800 $396,400
White 72% 44%
Black 7% 17%
Asian 5% 20%
With Kids 27% 42%
Age (median) 36 32
Rentals 58% 68%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, La Mesa or Ashland?
A: La Mesa has a larger population count than Ashland: 59479 compared with 24477 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in La Mesa or in Ashland?
A: Incomes are on average higher in La Mesa.

Q: Are homes more expensive in La Mesa or Ashland?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in La Mesa.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Ashland does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 58% for La Mesa versus 68% for Ashland.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to La Mesa may include: Arden-Arcade, Monrovia, and Burbank.

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

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