At a Glance
Median Income
$135,667
$54,228 per capita
Home Value
$561,500
Zillow: $575,110
Violent Crime
699/100K
3,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $135,667 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,228. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mesa is $561,500 , 99% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,110. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Mesa reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,316/100K.
Education
38.6% of adults in Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesa has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population358
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,667
Per Capita$54,228
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$561,500
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$575,110
Housing Units158
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent699/100K
Property3,316/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.9%
Premature Death4,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,626 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mesa was built in 1983.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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