Orange County, California
Costa Mesa Real Estate and Local Guide
A coastal Orange County city known as the "City of the Arts," home to the Segerstrom performing arts campus, South Coast Plaza, and the Orange County Fair. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Costa Mesa best.
About the area
Living in Costa Mesa, CA
Known as the "City of the Arts".
The housing market
Homes in Costa Mesa
- About 39% of housing units are owner-occupied, so most residents are renters.
- About 40% of homes are single-family detached, with the balance in condos, townhomes, and apartments.
- The median home value is about $1,054,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Costa Mesa home
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Major performing arts campus and home of the Pacific Symphony
South Coast Plaza
One of the largest shopping centers in the United States
OC Fair & Event Center
Hosts the annual Orange County Fair each summer
Fairview Park
210-acre natural park with trails and vernal pool habitat
TeWinkle Park
Lakeside city park with an amphitheater and dog park
Neighborhoods
Costa Mesa areas to know
Eastside
Older coastal-village neighborhood near 17th Street
Westside
Former industrial district with studios and maker spaces
Mesa Verde
Planned residential neighborhood around a private country club
South Coast Metro
Commercial and cultural district around South Coast Plaza
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.