The Mesa

The neighborhood has beach access to Mesa Lane Beach, as well as Thousand Steps Beach.

Welcome to The Mesa

 
The Mesa is a Santa Barbara neighborhood that embodies a beach vibe. Mesa, a Spanish word meaning “table”, has been applied to the flat bench of elevated land fronting the ocean along Santa Barbara’s southwestern border since the mission days. It stretches from the Santa Barbara City College on the east and extends two and one-half miles to Arroyo Burro County Beach (or “Hendry’s/The Pit” to locals).
 
The neighborhood has beach access to Mesa Lane Beach, as well as Thousand Steps Beach. It is a very desirable neighborhood due to its proximity to the ocean as well as the college. Residential development began here in the 1920s, but was interrupted by the discovery of the Mesa Oil Field.
 
The field was quickly exhausted, and after the Second World War building of houses resumed, although the last oil tanks and sumps did not disappear until the early 1970s. Many families take up residency on the mesa as it is skirted with playgrounds and parks. Both La Mesa Park and Shoreline Park run the length of the entire neighborhood.
 
Shoreline Park is thought to be one of the best parks in Santa Barbara with its wide open spaces, lush grass, playgrounds, and picnic benches, and incredible views. There are bike paths in abundance. Downtown is only a 5-8 minute bike ride away and city college students bike to school.

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Overview for The Mesa, CA

251 people live in The Mesa, where the median age is 65 and the average individual income is $87,204. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

251

Total Population

65 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$87,204

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for The Mesa, CA

The Mesa has 142 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Mesa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

251

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

65

Median Age

62.55 / 37.45%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
142

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$87,204

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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