At a Glance
Median Income
$60,231
$34,817 per capita
Home Value
$219,800
Zillow: $217,739
Violent Crime
392/100K
2,377/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Mountain Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain Mesa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Mesa residents earn a median household income of $60,231 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,817. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Mesa is $219,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,739. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Mesa reports 392 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,377/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Mountain Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,231
Per Capita$34,817
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,800
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$217,739
Housing Units273
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent392/100K
Property2,377/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,635 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain Mesa was built in 1977.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (100 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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