La Mesa
Homes feature desert-friendly designs with patios and multi-car garage
Residents live on deep lots and more traditional suburban tracts along quiet suburban avenues and cul-de-sacs. La Mesa's residential landscape is primarily made up of single-family houses with a homogenous set of architectural stylings. These styles have a long history in Southern California and a marked record of durability in the High Desert climate, particularly the Spanish style. Its terracotta roof tiles and stucco exteriors provide insulation from high temperatures and a stylish design, with many of the area's Spanish-style homes offering amenities like multi-car garages, patios and landscaped yards. Other regional styles like the California ranch are also popular, sitting wide with spacious floor plans and large windows that take advantage of natural light. Some homes in La Mesa mix and match stylistic touches from these and other styles, like mixing the wide layouts of ranch-style homes with the stucco and roof tile from Spanish designs. Price-wise, a 3,000-square-foot five-bedroom house recently sold for $545,000 — alternatively, a 1,340-square-foot three-bedroom sold for $285,000 within the same period. Most dwellings are a short bike or car ride away from their park and schools, as well as major thoroughfares and freeways.Schools balance arts education with standard curricula
Primary schools like Discovery School of the Arts and Liberty Elementary School serve residents. Both schools teach students from kindergarten to the sixth grade, with Discovery School offering a particular focus on allowing students to explore different methods of artistic expression. Students move on to other Victor Valley Unified School District schools, such as Cobalt Middle and Silverado High Schools.Liberty Park packs big recreation into a small space
La Mesa's Liberty Park has athletic fields and play areas. The pocket park offers expansive baseball diamonds, volleyball and basketball courts to play on with friends as well as a colorful playset for kids to enjoy.Groceries, dining and big-name stores all within easy reach
La Mesa is intersected by commercial thoroughfares like Bear Valley Road, offering a bounty of retail options. Bear Valley Shopping Center is home to regional grocery stores like Stater Bros. Markets and national pharmacies like CVS, respectively, offering fresh produce and household medicines and other essentials. Right next to Interstate 15 is The Mall of Victor Valley, an expansive shopping center featuring familiar brand-name stores, a quality range of franchise restaurants and a Cinemark movie theater featuring new releases and seasonal screenings. While shopping, locals can visit restaurants scattered along La Mesa's streets. Manny's Restaurant is a laidback restaurant offering juicy specialty hamburgers and hearty helpings of fries and other side dishes. A little further up Interstate 15, The Galley Fish Tacos serves fish tacos and other seafood dishes in a lively dining room.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hilda Del Castillo
Hilda Del Castillo
GEN23 Real Estate Inc.
(888) 778-7969
6 Total Sales
1 in La Mesa
$405,000 Price
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James Conlon
James Conlon
RE/MAX FREEDOM
(442) 219-8856
186 Total Sales
3 in La Mesa
$355K - $430K Price Range
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Manuel Madrid
Manuel Madrid
ONE WEST REALTY
(909) 288-4937
32 Total Sales
1 in La Mesa
$345,000 Price
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Sonia Rivera
Sonia Rivera
CENTURY 21 Desert Rock
(747) 998-0748
85 Total Sales
3 in La Mesa
$412K - $418K Price Range
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Gabriela Ruiz
Gabriela Ruiz
Excellence RE Real Estate
(657) 213-2183
132 Total Sales
1 in La Mesa
$400,000 Price
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Michael Mucino
Michael Mucino
CAMDEN MCKAY REALTY
(909) 341-1278
126 Total Sales
1 in La Mesa
$300,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Eagle Ranch Park
Mesa Linda Park
Doris Davies Park
Sunset Ridge Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Liberty Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Brentwood Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | La Mesa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
La Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Mesa, Victorville sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in La Mesa, Victorville over the last 12 months is $469,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,900
Median Sale Price
$469,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$615,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$370,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$432,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
444
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$365
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,336
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,808
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
18,781
Median Age
34
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,891
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,691
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
4''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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