As of 2012, La Mesa's population is 57,065 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.15 percent. --------------------The median home cost in La Mesa is $341,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.97 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, La Mesa's cost of living is 38.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------La Mesa public schools spend $4,775 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 22.8 students per teacher in La Mesa. --------------------The unemployment rate in La Mesa is 9.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. La Mesa jobs have Increased by 1.85 percent.
Ranked #2 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #2 Best-Rested Cities 2011
Ranked #2 America's Most Playful Cities
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Ranked #3 America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------La Mesa's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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