Mesa, AZ
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Mesa, Arizona Summary
Life in Mesa research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Mesa over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mesa:
The population in Mesa is 507,478.
The median home value in Mesa is $432,494.
The median income in Mesa is $78,779.
The cost of living in Mesa is 116 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Mesa is $1,478.
The unemployment rate in Mesa is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Mesa is 10.5%.
The average high in Mesa is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
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Mesa, AZ Crime Report
Crime in Mesa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mesa. Key points include:
There were 10,001 total crimes in Mesa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mesa is 1,947.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mesa is 482.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mesa is 1,464.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mesa is -8.11% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mesa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mesa / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 10,001 | 1,947.3 | 2,214.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2,479 | 482.7 | 421.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 14 | 2.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 258 | 50.2 | 64.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,980 | 385.5 | 312.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 7,522 | 1,464.6 | 1,792.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 964 | 187.7 | 217.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 5,539 | 1,078.5 | 1,329.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,019 | 198.4 | 244.4 | 259.0 |
Mesa, AZ Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Mesa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mesa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mesa is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mesa is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mesa is $432,494.
The median income in Mesa is $78,779.
Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mesa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mesa | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 128 | 99 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
Mesa, AZ Weather
The average high in Mesa is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mesa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Mesa
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-14 19:29:04.914930
The crime rate in my neighborhood is low. The schools are great. And there are plenty to do. There's a water park, laser tag, movies, bowling, and an arcade, not to mention libraries and parks.
Water parks and swimming pools are a great way to keep cool.
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Mesa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mesa
The current population in Mesa is 507,478. The population has increased 15.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 507,478 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 503,390 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 497,752 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 508,918 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 499,720 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 491,194 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 479,317 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 470,456 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 458,860 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 452,091 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 447,002 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 443,875 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 441,711 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 439,639 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mesa
Mesa is:
60.7% White with 308,277 White residents.
4.1% African American with 20,842 African American residents.
1.5% American Indian with 7,734 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 11,524 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 1,165 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 1,690 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 21,310 Two Or More residents.
26.6% Hispanic with 134,936 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.1% | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 31.0% | 19.0% |
Gender in Mesa
Mesa is 50.1% female with 254,431 female residents.
Mesa is 49.9% male with 253,046 male residents.
| Gender | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mesa for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Mesa completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Mesa completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Mesa completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Mesa completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Mesa completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Mesa completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Mesa completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mesa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mesa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mesa, Arizona
3.9% of households in Mesa earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Mesa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Mesa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Mesa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Mesa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Mesa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Mesa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Mesa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Mesa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.1% of households in Mesa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.1% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
