Living in Mesa, AZ
Mesa SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
7
Mesa, AZ Crime Report
11,861
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,349.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.53%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Mesa, AZ Cost Of Living
95
Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Mesa, Arizona Info Snack
Mesa (/mes/ MAY-s) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix. Mesa is the central city of the East Valley section of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is bordered by Tempe on the west, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on the north, Chandler and Gilbert on the south along with Queen Creek, and Apache Junction on the east.
Population
491,194
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$209,700
Median Income
$54,700
Median Rent
$988
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Map Of Mesa, AZ
Population over time in Mesa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 491,194 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 479,317 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 470,456 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 458,860 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 452,091 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 447,002 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 443,875 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 441,711 | 0.5% |
| 2009 | 439,639 | - |
| Crime/100k | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 363.9 | 474.9 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 3.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 82.6 | 91.0 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 230.8 | 328.1 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1985.4 | 2676.8 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 309.6 | 439.7 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1504.9 | 1970.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 170.9 | 266.9 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Mesa
| Race | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 55.1% | 61.1% |
| African American | 3.6% | 4.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 27.7% | 31.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Mesa, Arizona
| Income | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
Gender in Mesa
| Gender | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mesa for adults over 25
| Education | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Mesa
Overall User Rating
5.0
/5
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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.
