At a Glance
Median Income
$78,779
$39,586 per capita
Home Value
$364,300
Zillow: $429,657
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
486/100K
1,488/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.9% smoking rate
How Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is 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
Mesa residents earn a median household income of $78,779 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,586. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mesa is $364,300 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,657. Median rent is $1,478/month, with 31.8% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Mesa reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,488/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesa has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population507,478
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,578/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,779
Per Capita$39,586
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$364,300
Rent$1,478
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$429,657
Housing Units219,909
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent486/100K
Property1,488/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault384/100K
Burglary190/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,329 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations93
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Mesa was founded in 1878.
The median home in Mesa was built in 1988.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.