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Costa Mesa, CA Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
120 K People
Population growth
0.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 15%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 20%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 15%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 20%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
2.5 People
Household composition
60% families with children
25% couples without children
15% single-person households percent
25% couples without children
15% single-person households percent
Education level
20% high school
40% some college
40% bachelor's or higher percent
40% some college
40% bachelor's or higher percent
Median household income
111,505 USD/year
Employment rate
73.4 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Retail trade 25%, Professional services 20%, Manufacturing 15%, Healthcare 10% percent
Cost of living index
150 index
Retail sales per capita
12,000 USD/year
Disposable income
65,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 25%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 15% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Luxury fashion 40%, Department stores 20%, Dining/entertainment 20%, General merchandise 20% percent
Number of competitors
50 stores
Market saturation
85 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdale's
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
5,000,000 visits/year
Rent costs
60 USD/sqm/month
Property values
8,000,000 USD/hectare
Zoning laws
Mixed-use commercial zones allow retail with residential above
Business permits
Standard process with 30-60 day approval days
Availability of retail space
200,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-405 and SR-55
Public transportation access
Moderate, served by OCTA buses and rail nearby
Parking availability
10,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
2,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Good bus coverage, limited rail
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
70% drive alone, 15% carpool, 10% remote percent
Shopping preferences
Prefers upscale and experiential shopping
Brand affinity
High for luxury brands like Gucci, Chanel
Consumer loyalty
Strong to local malls and premium retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining out, beach activities, cultural events
Crime statistics
Low violent crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000, property crime 25 per 1,000 incidents/1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
1.2 percent
Public safety measures
CCTV surveillance, private security patrols in retail zones
Tourist spending
500,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
3,000,000 visits/year
Major local events
OC Fair, holiday shopping events, art festivals
Seasonal attractions
Holiday decorations, summer beach proximity
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
300,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
2.6 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High due to affluent population
Major upcoming retail projects
South Coast Plaza expansions and mixed-use developments
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Ralphs: 25%, Vons: 20%, Whole Foods: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
High on luxury goods and experiences, moderate on essentials
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually with focus on organic products percent
Luxury retail performance
Strong sales growth of 4% year-over-year percent
Top mall shopping preferences
South Coast Plaza preferred for 80% of upscale shopping percent
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
10 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Brand variety, dining options, events
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion 50%, Value fashion 20%, Electronics 15%, Dining 15% percent
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
15,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Need for more experiential and tech-integrated retail
Trade area population
1,200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, with $5B annual sales potential USD
Projected retail growth rate
2.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Upscale open-air with luxury focus
Public transport access
Bus lines connect to major hubs, score 6/10
Walkability score
50 index
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent highway access via I-405
Parking capacity in comparable malls
10,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, upcoming mixed-use projects
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Costa Mesa, CA at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited States
