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Mesa Vista, CA
Census-designated place in Alpine County, California.
Population
445
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Mesa Vista and its ZIP codes
Mesa Vista at a glance
- Mesa Vista is 64% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alpine County. PPP loans are for Mesa Vista.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, +1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,783
1,009 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,146
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.42M
FY 2026, $36,895 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mesa Vista, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,107
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
13
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
9.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mesa Vista, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Mesa Vista
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine VillageCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.1 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NVCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 10.3 |
| Ruhenstroth, NVCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Carter Springs, NVCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| MarkleevilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Gardnerville, NVCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Double Spring, NVCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Minden, NVCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| East Valley, NVCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| MeyersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Fish Springs, NVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.2 |
| Kingsbury, NVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 21.8 |
| South Lake TahoeCity | 13 mi | 10.1 |
| Stateline, NVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Genoa, NVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Round Hill Village, NVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesa Vista, CA in?
- Mesa Vista is in Alpine County, California.
- What is the population of Mesa Vista, CA?
- About 445 people live in Mesa Vista, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesa Vista?
- Nearby places include Alpine Village (2 mi), Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (6.6 mi), Ruhenstroth, NV (8.2 mi), Carter Springs, NV (9 mi), Markleeville (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023