Costa Mesa

CA

Orange County, California

Population 3.2M |Median income $116,289 |28 hospitals

Population
3,165,820
Orange County
Median Income
$116,289
+71% vs avg
Median Home Value
$962,600
+323% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
3.2M+4%
Median Income
$116,289+54%
Median Home Value
$962,600+85%
Poverty Rate
9.5%-23%
Unemployment
5.4%-43%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,434/mo
Poverty Rate
9.5% -33% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.1%
Work From Home 18.5%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 42.7%
Asian 22.4%
African American 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.4%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
Physical Inactivity
24.1%
Obesity
23.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Diabetes
11.5%
Current Smoking
9.2%
Current Asthma
9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 73.4%
Dental Visit 64.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 28 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
6
★★★
3
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.1/5
Total Hospitals
28
With ER
10
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
NEWPORT BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
ORANGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
FULLERTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UCI HEALTH-ORANGE
ORANGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
MISSION VIEJO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MEMORIALCARE SADDLEBACK MEDICAL CENTER
LAGUNA HILLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
AHMC ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ANAHEIM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
GARDEN GROVE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
LOS ALAMITOS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Costa Mesa Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Costa Mesa, CA? ▼
Costa Mesa, CA has a population of 3,165,820 people, located in Orange County, California.
What is the median household income in Costa Mesa? ▼
The median household income in Costa Mesa, CA is $116,289 per year. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
What is the median home value in Costa Mesa? ▼
The median home value in Costa Mesa, CA is $962,600. Median rent is $2,434/month.
What are the top health concerns in Costa Mesa? ▼
The top health indicators in Costa Mesa include Short Sleep Duration (35.4%), High Blood Pressure (29.1%), Physical Inactivity (24.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Costa Mesa? ▼
Costa Mesa has 28 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Costa Mesa? ▼
The median age in Costa Mesa, CA is 39.4 years. 44.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Costa Mesa, CA is located in Orange County, California. With a population of 3.2M and a median household income of $116,289, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 28 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Costa Mesa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Orange County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.