Mesa

Mesa, Arizona Overview

Mesa scores 52.7/100 overall (C+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Arizona — above the state composite of 44.7. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 67/100, while Environment lags at 26/100.

Income & Employment in Mesa

The median household income in Mesa is $79,145, 6% above the statewide median of $74,568. The local unemployment rate of 3.1% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Mesa

Mesa reports 443.6 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 430 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1650.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Mesa

Mesa has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $364,300. Median monthly rent is $1,478. Renters spend 22.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Mesa

The adult obesity rate in Mesa is 30.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 15.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Mesa

Mesa has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio is 21.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,436. The city has 127 public schools serving 83,656 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Mesa

Summers in Mesa are hot, averaging 93.2°F. Summers average 93.2°F. Winters average 53.1°F. The area is arid, receiving only 10.2 inches of precipitation annually.

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