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Compare La Mesa to West Carson

This post compares La Mesa, California to West Carson, 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) West Carson (CDP)
Population 59,479 22,260
Income (median) $50,460 $44,035
Home Value (median) $455,800 $416,800
White 72% 33%
Black 7% 11%
Asian 5% 32%
With Kids 27% 24%
Age (median) 36 44
Rentals 58% 29%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, La Mesa or West Carson?
A: La Mesa has a larger population count than West Carson: 59479 compared with 22260 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: La Mesa does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 58% for La Mesa versus 29% for West Carson.

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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