Look, I love Mesa, but let's be real about the downsides:
Public transit needs work
Job market is niche
Not much to complain about honestly
Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.
Random thought, Military spouse here. With a population of 507K, Mesa is a major city. Crime rate is something to consider — Mesa sits at 376.9 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? TIA!
Hey, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be...
Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. Household incomes average around $78,779 in Mesa. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Mesa?
Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a ...
Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $364,300, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. It's a a major city city with about 507K people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...
Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $78,779 in Mesa. Median household income is $78,779, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider — Mesa sits at 376.9 per 100K. I'd say it's...
So, We're a young couple and It's a a major city city with about 507K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Mesa? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It'...
Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Mesa sits at 376.9 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.
So hear me out.
I travel for work but Mesa is home base. The airport connections are hit or miss which matters if you travel.
Property values in Las Sendas went up 4% last year alone. I saw that rent in Mountain Bridge is now /mo which is insane.
The airport connections are hit or miss which matt...
Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $364,300 on average. Rent is about $1,478/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. Cheers.
So, Been living here since 2020. Household incomes average around $78,779 in Mesa. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent ...
Alright, I've been here for 7 years and You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast — some good, s...
Hello, Been living here since 2018. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,779 in Mesa. The median home value here is around $364,300, which seems about average. It's a a major city city with about 507K people. The weather takes some getting used to....
I've been living in Mesa, AZ for 12 years now and honestly, there's a lot to love. Cost of living is reasonable for what you get. The community here is really tight-knit. If you're thinking about moving here, feel free to ask me anything.
Can we talk about Born and raised Mesa. Never left. Crime rate at 376.9/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.
Rent is about $1,478/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $364,300, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...
Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. Household incomes average around $78,779 in Mesa. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years....
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. The median home value here is around $364,300, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts...
Curious what people think. I'm retired and Rent is about $1,478/month for a decent place. It's a a major city city with about 507K people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Hello, Crime rate is something to consider — Mesa sits at 376.9 per 100K. Median household income is $78,779, which feels about average for the area. It's a a major city city with about 507K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It'...
My partner and I are deciding between Mesa and Richmond for our next move. We care most about:
- Cost of living
- Safety
- Job market (finance)
- Outdoor activities
Anyone who's lived in either or both — which would you choose and why?
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Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.
A friend just bought in Alta Mesa for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. Unemployment at 3.0% is {unemp_feel}.
People here are friendlier than I expected coming from Boston. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved ...