At a Glance
Median Income
$52,465
$28,645 per capita
Home Value
$182,900
Zillow: $249,102
Median Rent
$737/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
673/100K
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Mescal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mescal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mescal a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mescal residents earn a median household income of $52,465 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,645. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mescal is $182,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,102. Median rent is $737/month, with 38.6% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Mescal reports 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,121/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Mescal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mescal has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,601
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,465
Per Capita$28,645
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,900
Rent$737
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$249,102
Housing Units764
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent673/100K
Property1,121/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,172 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mescal was built in 1998.
37.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.