Living in Mesa Vista, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mesa Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Mesa Vista has 445 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $118,125 (19% higher than the California median), the median home value is $781,300.
Mesa Vista is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mesa Vista at a glance
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 32.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $118,125State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $781,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Mesa Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mesa Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mesa Vista the median home value is $781,300, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,469 a month in housing costs.
Mesa Vista median household income
The median household income in Mesa Vista is $118,125 and the income per person is $51,065. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mesa Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 84
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 6.64
Mesa Vista demographics
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mesa Vista ›
Education in Mesa Vista
41% of adults 25 and older in Mesa Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mesa Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Mesa Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista | 445 | $118,125 | $781,300 | — |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Gardnerville | 5,486 | $62,267 | $487,300 | $1,241 |
| Double Spring | 265 | $135,938 | $785,000 | — |
| Minden | 3,707 | $99,904 | $586,000 | $1,819 |
| East Valley | 1,283 | $125,417 | $874,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mesa Vista, CA?
The median household income in Mesa Vista is $118,125, 19% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mesa Vista?
The median home value in Mesa Vista is $781,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Mesa Vista, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Mesa Vista?
The median age in Mesa Vista is 32.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mesa Vista?
The average commute to work in Mesa Vista is 30 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mesa Vista?
The unemployment rate in Mesa Vista is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mesa Vista?
41% of adults in Mesa Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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