Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Tustin, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Costa Mesa is 0% more densely populated than Tustin.
- People are 14.2% less likely to be married in Costa Mesa.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years older in Costa Mesa.
 Tustin, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock112,148329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 space3
 Population - 201075,365  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock108,724285,036,114
 Population - 199050,689  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now57.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock7,099.893.4
 Land Area11.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tustin, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Tustin, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 White29.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian24.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Tustin, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Married Population52.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.9%50.2%
 Never Married35.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed3.3%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households26,547  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,50380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,070  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Tustin    8 Reviews
rick · Berkeley, CA
Don't come here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over 6 years ago

There's no excitement in Tustin. Totally sleepy hollow place. Good  More

   |    Reply
S · Citrus Heights, CA
Fantastic weather and good people all for a price
Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Tustin. The major pro is it has a small town feel with access to many choices of shops and restaurants. Don't let these negative Nancys fool you the  More

   |    Reply
Marlys · Santa Ana, CA
Bicycling
Over 17 years ago

This is a great area for road cycling. Many streets have bike lanes, there are off-road bike paths going down to the beach, and the weather is great most of the year.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tustin

See all reviews
Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews
JESSICA · Newport Beach, CA
CROWDED
Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

   |    Reply
Fred · Costa Mesa, CA
Perfect Climate
Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

   |    Reply
Jacob  · Costa Mesa, CA
Cost of Living in Costa Mesa
Over 16 years ago

We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Costa Mesa

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Venice, FloridaEdwardsville, IllinoisCompare
 Templeton, CaliforniaEl Dorado Hills, CaliforniaCompare
 Arvada, ColoradoBandon, OregonCompare
 Pocatello, IdahoAlton, IllinoisCompare
 Tamaqua, PennsylvaniaClarksville, TennesseeCompare
 Olympia, WashingtonPasco, WashingtonCompare
 Jeffersontown, KentuckyBoulder, ColoradoCompare
 Friday Harbor, WashingtonLihue, HawaiiCompare
 Reserve, New MexicoWalsenburg, ColoradoCompare
 Whidbey Island Station, WashingtonMaricopa, ArizonaCompare

Learn More About Tustin, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Costa Mesa, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.