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Moving to La Mesa, CA

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 10 scored addresses across La Mesa.

58
avg Vibe Score
F
Overall Grade
10
neighborhoods analyzed

La Mesa Snapshot

Safety 79
Environment 70
Walkability & Transit 46
Natural Hazard Risk 46
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 32

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in La Mesa, based on FBI crime data.

#1
9502 BLAIR WAY, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 55/100 · C
79
Safety
 #2
4801 JESSIE AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91942
Overall: 59/100 · C
79
Safety
 #3
4431 PARKS AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 60/100 · C+
79
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in La Mesa, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
9502 BLAIR WAY, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 55/100 · C
50
Education
 #2
4801 JESSIE AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91942
Overall: 59/100 · C
50
Education
 #3
4431 PARKS AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 60/100 · C+
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in La Mesa.

#1
4431 PARKS AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 60/100 · C+
57
Walkability
 #2
11047 VIA MERIDA, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 59/100 · C
51
Walkability
 #3
9502 BLAIR WAY, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 55/100 · C
50
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in La Mesa, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
9502 BLAIR WAY, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 55/100 · C
32
Affordability
 #2
4801 JESSIE AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91942
Overall: 59/100 · C
32
Affordability
 #3
4431 PARKS AVE, LA MESA, CA, 91941
Overall: 60/100 · C+
32
Affordability

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