Mesa, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
508,918
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
13.3%
Median Home
$245,500
Median Income
$61,640
Median Rent
$1,105
Mesa SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
7
Mesa, AZ Crime Report
11,697
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,218.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.46%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mesa / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 11,697 | 2,218.0 | 2,712.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,960 | 371.7 | 484.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 19 | 3.6 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 380 | 72.1 | 83.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,326 | 251.4 | 350.2 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 9,737 | 1,846.4 | 2,227.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,597 | 302.8 | 330.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 7,124 | 1,350.9 | 1,656.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,016 | 192.7 | 241.7 | 246.0 |
Mesa, AZ Cost Of Living
98
Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mesa | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 103 | 100 | |
Mesa, AZ Photos
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Rankings for Mesa in Arizona
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Population over time in Mesa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 508,918 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 491,194 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 479,317 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 470,456 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 458,860 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 452,091 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 447,002 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 443,875 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 441,711 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 439,639 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mesa
| Race | Mesa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.0% | 54.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.2% | 4.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 3.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 31.5% | 18.2% |
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 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 19.0% | 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 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
