Economy & Jobs — Costa Mesa, California

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$111,505
Estimated 2026~$125,400
Per Capita Income$56,625
Poverty Rate9.1%
Unemployment Rate4.7%
In Labor Force67,989

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare17.4%
Professional16.6%
Arts Food12.4%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Physician Offices3,752
Fast Food3,324
Real Estate Offices2,985
Full Service Restaurants2,946
Law Offices2,846
Dental Offices2,815
Insurance Agencies1,984
Coffee Shops1,296
Accounting Firms965
Beauty Salons931
Auto Repair853
Commercial Banks722
Child Day Care617
Fitness Centers576
Chiropractors543
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.