Red Mesa, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 37/sq mi density
$74,167 Median Income $24,640 per capita
$13,900 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$13,900 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Mesa, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,167
1% below
$24,640 per capita
Home Value
$13,900
95% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
358% above
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Red Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
5%
Rent
79%
Poverty
228%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
458%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Mesa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Mesa residents earn a median household income of $74,167 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,640. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Mesa is $13,900 , 95% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $913/month, with 12.9% 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 2000.

Education

24.3% of adults in Red Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Mesa has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$74,167
Per Capita$24,640
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$13,900
Rent$913
Ownership10.4%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units221
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain7.3 in/yr
Elevation5,383 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Mesa was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.