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Compare La Mesa to Isla Vista

This post compares La Mesa, California to Isla Vista, 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) Isla Vista (CDP)
Population 59,479 27,484
Income (median) $50,460 $26,240
Home Value (median) $455,800 $416,700
White 72% 59%
Black 7% 2%
Asian 5% 19%
With Kids 27% 7%
Age (median) 36 20
Rentals 58% 98%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, La Mesa or Isla Vista?
A: La Mesa has a larger population count than Isla Vista: 59479 compared with 27484 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Isla Vista does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 58% for La Mesa versus 98% for Isla Vista.

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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