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La Jolla, CA 92037
Welcome to
La Mesa
The Jewel of the Hills: Where Community Meets Opportunity
The Jewel of the Hills: Where Community Meets Opportunity
La Mesa, aptly nicknamed “The Jewel of the Hills,” offers a harmonious blend of small-town charm and urban accessibility. Nestled just east of San Diego, this vibrant community boasts walkable neighborhoods, historic architecture, and a calendar brimming with cultural events. It's an ideal locale for families, professionals, and investors seeking both lifestyle and value.
Single-Family Homes: The median sale price is approximately $840,000, reflecting a stable market with homes typically selling within two weeks.
Townhomes: Median prices are around $700,000, offering a more accessible entry point into this desirable community.
Compared to neighboring areas like La Jolla or Del Mar, La Mesa provides a unique blend of affordability and community-focused living.
La Mesa Village Farmers Market
Held every Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM along La Mesa Blvd., this bustling market features over 90 vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, and live entertainment.
Annual Events
La Mesa's community spirit shines through events like the Classic Car Show, Oktoberfest, and Holiday in the Village, fostering a strong sense of local pride and engagement.
Historic Downtown
The heart of La Mesa boasts a rich history, with preserved architecture, unique shops, and a variety of dining options contributing to its distinctive character.
For prospective homeowners, various down payment assistance programs are available to help make the dream of living in La Jolla a reality:
San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC): Offers deferred-payment loans and closing cost assistance grants for eligible first-time homebuyers in the City of San Diego.
County of San Diego: Provides low-interest, deferred payment loans of up to 22% of the purchase price for down payment assistance and up to $10,000 for closing costs.
CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program: Offers deferred-payment junior loans to assist with down payment and/or closing costs for eligible first-time homebuyers.
61,040 people live in La Mesa, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $39,469. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around La Mesa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including TOP Wedding & Events, OPEX Fitness San Diego | Central, and Optimum Condition.
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| Shopping | 4.77 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.74 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.42 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.73 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.34 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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La Mesa has 24,475 households, with an average household size of 2.46. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in La Mesa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 61,040 people call La Mesa home. The population density is 6,714 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Channa Collins | CA DRE# 01972283
Channa Collins | CA DRE# 01972283
