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Compare West Carson to La Mesa

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Carson may include: San-Leandro, Hacienda-Heights, and Duarte.

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

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