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Compare Modesto to Costa Mesa

This post compares Modesto, 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 Modesto (city) Costa Mesa (city)
Population 210,166 112,930
Income (median) $46,377 $51,033
Home Value (median) $236,200 $671,800
White 72% 70%
Black 4% 1%
Asian 7% 8%
With Kids 36% 30%
Age (median) 35 34
Rentals 45% 60%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Modesto or Costa Mesa?
A: Modesto has a larger population count than Costa Mesa: 210166 compared with 112930 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Costa Mesa does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Modesto versus 60% for Costa Mesa.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Modesto may include: Turlock, Clovis, and Woodland.

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

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