Costa Mesa, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 40,399 housing units in Costa Mesa.
This represents a 2% growth from 39,611 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 40,399 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Costa Mesa is about 40.3%.
Costa Mesa's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3%.
Average household size is 2.69 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Costa Mesa were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 8% |
| One Bedroom | 23.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 24.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $273,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $233,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Median year structure was built | 1973 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $1,052 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 10.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 61.50% |
| Debt Free | 19.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 22.7% |
