Housing & Real Estate — La Mesa, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 26,420 |
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| Occupied | 25,178 |
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| Vacant | 1,242 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 11,581 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 13,597 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $812,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,012,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,958/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $5,339/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 | 24.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 50.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,015 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,299 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,408 |
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| Built before 1960 | 8,707 |
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| Median Year Built | 1969 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
