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Overview
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Population:56,073
Pop. Change:2%
State: California
Metro Area: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos Metro Area
County: San Diego County
City:La Mesa
Zip Code:91942, 91943, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about La_Mesa, California

As of 2011, La Mesa's population is 56,073 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.32 percent.

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The median home cost in La Mesa is $371,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.44 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, La Mesa's cost of living is 35.90% Higher than the U.S. average.

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La Mesa public schools spend $4,780 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 22.8 students per teacher in La Mesa.

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The unemployment rate in La Mesa is 8.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. La Mesa jobs have Increased by 0.25 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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La Mesa's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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