Newport-Mesa Unified School District, California

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is a unified school district in Orange County, California, for grades K–12. About 193,346 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
193,346 ± 628
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Orange County
Land area
37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²)
Median household income
$130,417 ± $3,898
Median home value
$1,557,500 ± $57,265
Water area
34.4 sq mi (89 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0627240
Coordinates (central point)
33.607176, -117.899163

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Newport-Mesa Unified School District, largest first

  1. Costa Mesa (city)110,330 people
  2. Newport Beach (city)83,845 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Laguna Beach Unified School District6.9 mi southeast
  2. Santa Ana Unified School District8.0 mi north
  3. Irvine Unified School District9.1 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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