Second Mesa, AZ

Second Mesa, AZ

At a Glance

How Second Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Second Mesa a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Second Mesa residents earn a median household income of $42,778 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,780. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Second Mesa is $77,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Second Mesa reports 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,878/100K.

Education

4.4% of adults in Second Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Second Mesa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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