Housing & Real Estate — Costa Mesa, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 43,684 |
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| Occupied | 41,628 |
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| Vacant | 2,056 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 16,387 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 25,241 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,115,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,269,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,395/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,839/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,943 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,966 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,919 |
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| Built before 1960 | 9,085 |
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| Median Year Built | 1971 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
