Living in La Mesa (California)
La Mesa (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 60,089 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 8%, #866 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 11%, #728 of 7,271), commuters (top 11%, #667 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about La Mesa (California)
- The North Pacific Ocean is 13 km away.
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 59 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 4:59.
How La Mesa (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,822 of 11,898 | #237 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,700 of 9,771 | #240 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,270 of 8,006 | #178 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,300 of 6,237 | #151 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,787 of 9,474 | #360 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,760 of 9,474 | #310 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,177 of 10,762 | #425 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #729 of 4,537 | #100 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #643 of 4,444 | #101 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #598 of 3,053 | #94 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,699 of 7,271 | #361 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #667 of 6,227 | #85 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #577 of 3,933 | #125 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 68 | #1,044 of 2,119 | #149 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #5,962 of 8,006 | #190 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,144 of 12,111 | #309 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #599 of 4,114 | #108 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #728 of 7,271 | #92 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,694 of 9,474 | #174 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #17,861 of 18,063 | #912 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #5,750 of 16,523 | #630 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,913 of 18,063 | #929 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #2,049 of 16,523 | #240 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #363 of 21,167 | #57 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,509 of 12,111 | #222 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,903 of 6,413 | #300 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #866 of 12,111 | #93 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #831 of 4,750 | #125 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lemon Grove (California) 3 km
- Spring Valley (California) 3 km
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 5 km
- El Cajon 6 km
- La Presa 7 km
- Rancho San Diego 9 km
- Santee (California) 9 km
- Bostonia 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.