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Mira Mesa is a bedroom
community residing just north of the Mirimar Marine Corps Air Station.
The community was built as a convenient neighborhood for military
installation and their families. Many of these families still populate
the area.
Mira Mesa real estate began booming in the 70’s with plenty of
growth activity since. The town is essentially a large circle on
flatland that has grown out since its incorporation. Newer Mira Mesa
homes are larger and many older homes have been remodeled. Mira Mesa
neighborhoods are diverse in style and there are a variety of single
family homes, Mira Mesa condominiums and rentals within the community,
all priced a bit lower than in surrounding areas. There is a
large shopping
complex in the middle of the community.
Just east is Mirimar
Lake and reservoir, which is used by the community for fishing, boating,
and other water activities. The community also has a large park and a
community college, Mirimar, which recently built a swimming complex to
enhance community cultural and recreational activities at the college.
Courses range from dance and fitness to computers and child rearing. The
community collaborates a yard sale each fall, helping local residents
clean out closets! Schools are ranked highly statewide and because Mira
Mesa is part of the city of San Diego, it will partake of the recent
$1.5 billion bond to renovate and build schools.
Commute to downtown San
Diego is 20 miles and can be congested during high-traffic hours. Mira
Mesa housing is ideal for those traveling a short distance to the air
station or close by to Sorrento Valley, San Diego State University, or
the business parks in Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch. Plans are
underway to divert some traffic off interstate 15, extending highway 56
to connect with Interstate 5, which runs along the coast.
There are also
three main thoroughfares with several lanes that lead to I5 and the
coast. These alternative roads (Mira Mesa Blvd, Sorrento Valley Blvd,
and Mirimar Road) hold a large concentration of community commerce and
building continues, bringing more businesses and more housing to Mira
Mesa.
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Mira Mesa demographics |
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Households |
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| Total Population |
74,222 |
| Average Household Size |
3.1 |
| Per capita income |
$21,680 |
| Housing units |
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| Owner occupied |
22,690 |
| Rented |
8,820 |
| Vacant |
389 |
| Education |
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| 25+ High School grad or higher |
88.1 |
| 25+ bachelor's degree or higher |
32.3 |
| Marital Status |
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| Divorced |
7.4 |
| Now Married |
49.8 |
| Widowed |
3.2 |
| Never Married |
33.8 |
| Separated |
7.4 |
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Mira Mesa
school info: |
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Private Elementary schools:
Christ the Cornerstone Academy 9028
Westmore Road Mira Mesa, CA 92126
858-566-1741
Mira Mesa Christian Schools
K-6 9696 Candida Street Mira Mesa, CA
92126 858-578-0262
Good Shephard Catholic K-8
8180 Gold Coast Drive Mira Mesa, Ca
92126 858-693-1522
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Mira Mesa Public Schools
Elementary
Schools
Ericson Elementary 11174 Westonhill
Drive, Mira Mesa, 92126 858-271-0505
Hage Elementary 9750 Galvin Mira Mesa,
92126 858-566-0273
Hickman Elementary 10850 Montongo Mira
Mesa, 92126 858-271-5210
Mason Elementary 10340 San Ramon Drive
Mira Mesa, 92126 858-271-0410
Sandburg Elementary 11230 Avenida del
Gato Mira Mesa, 92126 858-566-0510
Walker Elementary 9225 Hillery Drive
Mira Mesa, 92126 858-271-8050
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Middle / Junior High School
Challenger Junior High 10810 Parkdale
Avenue Mira Mesa, 92126 858-586-7001
Wangenheim Middle School 9230 Gold Coast
Drive Mira Mesa, 92126 858-578-140
Public Senior High School
Twain Mesa Satellite 10440 Reagan Road
Mira Mesa, 92126 858 566-4008
Mira Mesa High 10510 Reagan Road Mira
Mesa, CA 92126 858-566-2262 |
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Climate Averages for
Mira Mesa |
Nearest weather station at Mirimar NAS Elevation 459
Feet
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| Month |
High Temp |
Average Temp |
Low Temp |
Rain (Inches) |
| January |
67.0 |
55.3 |
43.5 |
2.5 |
| February |
67.3 |
56.0 |
44.6 |
2.3 |
| March |
66.8 |
56.5 |
46.1 |
2.5 |
| April |
70.1 |
59.5 |
48.9 |
0.9 |
| May |
71.8 |
62.6 |
53.3 |
0.3 |
| June |
76.2 |
66.6 |
57.0 |
0.1 |
| July |
80.8 |
70.9 |
60.9 |
0.1 |
| August |
82.1 |
72.3 |
62.4 |
0.1 |
| September |
80.9 |
70.8 |
60.7 |
0.3 |
| October |
77.1 |
66.2 |
55.3 |
0.5 |
| November |
71.9 |
59.9 |
47.8 |
1.2 |
| December |
67.7 |
55.5 |
43.3 |
1.4 |
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Averages based on the 30 year period from 1971 to 2000 |
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