Living in Mesa, AZ
Mesa, Arizona Info Snack
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Population
499,720
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
14.8%
Median Home
$226,500
Median Income
$58,181
Median Rent
$1,044
Mesa SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
7
Mesa, AZ Crime Report
11,636
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,245.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-9.33%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mesa / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 11,636 | 2,245.6 | 2,895.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,953 | 376.9 | 455.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 11 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 390 | 75.3 | 88.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,266 | 244.3 | 311.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 9,683 | 1,868.7 | 2,440.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,518 | 293.0 | 394.3 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 7,326 | 1,413.8 | 1,796.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 839 | 161.9 | 249.4 | 219.9 |
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
| Living Expense | Mesa | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 103 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Mesa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 54.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.0% | 4.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 27.7% | 31.3% | 18.0% |
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 | 24.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mesa, Arizona
| Income | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 9.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 14.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 5.9% | 7.7% |
