The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Mesa For 2022

If you're thinking about moving to Mesa, you're in the right place. We at Homesnacks would hate to see you end up in one of Mesa's worst neighborhoods, so we've compiled a handy list of the neighborhoods that are the cream of the crop.

While Phoenix is the biggest city in Arizona, its eastern neighbor of Mesa boasts many credentials that make it a more attractive place to live. Lower crime, a slightly cheaper cost of living, and better public schools. In either city, you can count on stunning views of the Superstition Mountains and a desert climate that's best for people who seriously enjoy the heat. With summertime averages over 100 degrees every day, you'd just better remember to pack your high-grade sunscreen.

So what did we look for when determining the best neighborhoods to call home in Mesa? Well, we looked for expensive homes, usually a good indicator of the demand to live somewhere. But we also took into account how much people living in those neighborhoods earn as a way of seeing what places had a healthy balance of quality and affordability. Of course, crime, public schools, unemployment rates, and the availability of top-notch amenities also came into play.

A sprawling city of 130+ square miles, Mesa's 23 neighborhoods offer a wide diversity of styles. Those looking to rub elbows with the city's elite will find the company they're looking for in Apache Wells or Northgrove, where the median incomes are well over $1,000,000/year. Folks that want to avoid all that boujee business will feel much more comfortable Downtown. In any case, people of all economic backgrounds will enjoy living near Golfland Sunsplash, a prime spot for family fun (or just staying cool on those 110 degree days).

So slap on some sunscreen, grab a chimichanga, and salt the rim of your margarita glass, because we're taking a tour of Mesa's best neighborhoods for 2022.

You shouldn't have to rely on hearsay to find the best places to live. Not when Homesnacks has all the data you need to make an informed decision about where to live. Mesa's grown by about 20% in the last decade, so the demand is clearly there. With ample sports venues, lovely parks, and cultural hot spots, it's no surprise why families and individuals are being drawn to Mesa in ever-increasing numbers.

That doesn't mean you can't go wrong moving to Mesa, though. However, if you stick to the best of the best, you shouldn't have any problems. So what's the best neighborhood in Mesa for 2022? According to the data, Lehi is the spot with the most going for it.

Disappointed that your Mesa neighborhood didn't make the cut? Take a look at the comprehensive list of Mesa neighborhoods down below to see how your favorite stacked up.

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Methodology: How We Determined The Best Mesa, AZ Neighborhoods In 2022

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Mesa, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

• High incomes
• Low unemployment rates
• Low crime
• High home prices
• High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 23 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Mesa." We're lookin' at you, Lehi.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Mesa, Arizona has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Mesa

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Mesa where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Mesa aren't all good. Sunland Village East takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Mesa.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Mesa For 2022 Detailed Data