First Mesa, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Navajo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,381 Population 88/sq mi density
$53,173 Median Income $14,166 per capita
$57,100 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,173 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,100 home value, $731/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

First Mesa, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,173
29% below
$14,166 per capita
Home Value
$57,100
80% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How First Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows First Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
20%
Rent
63%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is First Mesa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

First Mesa residents earn a median household income of $53,173 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,166. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in First Mesa is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $731/month, with 16.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

11.4% of adults in First Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

First Mesa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.

Data Overview

People

Population1,381
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,173
Per Capita$14,166
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$731
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units575
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death21,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,655 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in First Mesa was built in 1984.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.