Centrally located in the rolling hills of San Diego County, La Mesa is known as the "Jewel of the Hills." A near perfect climate, tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, easy access to retail and commercial areas, and a quaint downtown village make La Mesa a highly desirable community in which to live and work.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $375,962
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $502,558; Detached houses: $540,242; Townhouses or other attached units: $412,421; In 2-unit structures: $493,902; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $372,258; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $295,095; Mobile homes: $125,828; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $488,227
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 55,547. La Mesa covers 9.26 miles. It sits at an elevation of 507 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 91941, 91942, 91943, 91944. Area code: 619
Weather
La Mesa, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 85.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 45.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at La Mesa is 13.75 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.98 Inches.
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