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Costa Mesa, California · ZIP 92626

Costa Mesa — ZIP 92626

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Costa Mesa (92626) scores 54/100 — Fair for Costa Mesa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.46M.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100
Typical home value$1.46M
Median rent$3,033/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.46M

Median Rent

$3,033/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

51,242

Violent Crime

8,423

Property Crime

42,819

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Maude B. Davis ElementaryKG–06570
74%
79%
California ElementaryKG–06373
59%
61%
Killybrooke ElementaryKG–06473
53%
61%
Paularino ElementaryKG–06371
37%
47%
Sonora ElementaryKG–06367
36%
48%
College Park ElementaryKG–06473
31%
38%
Costa Mesa High07–121,730
29%
50%
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle07–08501
28%
39%
Adams ElementaryKG–06321
28%
47%
California Pacific Charter - San DiegoKG–12310
27%
52%
California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesKG–12423
22%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

50,569

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

41%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92626 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92626 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92626 is approximately $1.46M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92626 in Costa Mesa has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.