Costa Mesa Newcomers Guide
Moving to a new community is exciting, especially one that’s as vibrant as Costa Mesa. Its Spanish name reflects its geographical feature, literally a coastal tableland that affords views of the Pacific Ocean, just one mile from its southernmost border. It is an ideal location with easy access to nearby Irvine and Anaheim, and only 37 miles for Los Angeles and less than 90 miles to San Diego – great for commuting to employment centers, shopping, entertainment, recreation and cultural attractions. Costa Mesa’s proximity to the Santa Ana River made it historically important to earlier settlers and cattle ranchers. Today, that same advantageous location makes Costa Mesa a major player in Orange County, attracting businesses and visitors. It is celebrated as “The City of the Arts,” the capitol of the actions sports industry, and home of Orange County’s top 20 revenue-generating retail centers.
This thriving city of about 112,000 residents within a 16-square-mile area. It is a young, educated population, with a median age of 33.6 years and 37% holding bachelor degrees or higher. They enjoy a year-round mild Mediterranean climate cooled by coastal breezes and a commute to work that averages under 20 minutes. The median household income of $61,136 in 2011 was above the statewide median of $57,287.1
Relocating to Costa Mesa
If you’re relocating for work or lifestyle reasons, Costa Mesa is an excellent choice. Livability.com, which ranks small-to-midsized cities based on eight categories, named Costa Mesa one of its Top 100 Best Places to Live in its October 2013 list. Costa Mesa’s highest scores came for its amenities, which included parks, weather, arts and golf courses. The months’ long study of over 1,700...
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...ternational Surfing Museum, Orange County Museum of Art, Huntington Beach Pier, South Coast Plaza, The Irvine Spectrum Balboa and Catalina islands, and dozens of local, regional and state parks ranging from Bolsa Chica Conservancy to Crystal Cove State Park and Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. Top-rated golf courses include Los Lagos, Oak Creek and Mesa Verde at Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club. Learn more about local interests near Costa Mesa here.
Make Yourself at Home in Costa Mesa
For more information about new homes in Costa Mesa that are available now or coming soon, send an email request to Taylor Morrison’s Internet Home Consultant or join the VIP Interest Lists.
Works Cited
1 “Costa Mesa, California,” http://www.city-data.com/city/Costa-Mesa-California.html#ixzz2qIn1pypp
2 “Costa Mesa Home Prices & Value,” http://www.zillow.com/costa-mesa-ca/home-values/
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