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Mountain Mesa, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Mountain Mesa is a small town in California with a population of 587. Residents earn $60,231 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
587 Population 675/sq mi density
$60,231 Median Income $34,817 per capita
$219,800 Home Value
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,231 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$219,800 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,231
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $219,800
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Mountain Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population587
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,231
Per Capita$34,817
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units273
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking19.6%
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband66.7%
Libraries28

Is Mountain Mesa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mountain Mesa receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Mountain Mesa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mountain Mesa is $60,231, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mountain Mesa is $219,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mountain Mesa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Mountain Mesa has a population of 587 with a density of 675 people per square mile. The median age is 72.3 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 2% Hispanic, 2.6% Black.

Population

587
Total Population
675
People / sq mi
72.3yrs
Median Age
86% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mountain Mesa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mountain Mesa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mountain Mesa is $60,231, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Mountain Mesa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,231
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,817
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mountain Mesa is $219,800, 22% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,800
22% below US avg
Median List Price$272,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$272,450
$/Sq Ft$144
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.7%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Housing Units273
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate2.40%
In Mountain Mesa, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 29.4% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mountain Mesa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma12.4%
COPD9.0%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress24.2%
Physical Distress17.5%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.6%
Dental Visits55.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Mountain Mesa has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area enjoys 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density675/sq mi
Coordinates35.6411°N, 118.4046°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin. 66.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+84.8%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density675/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.7%
Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

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