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Mesa
  • City in Arizona
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Mesa

#19 in Best Cities to Retire in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Mesa is a city in Arizona with a population of 497,752. Mesa is in Maricopa County. Living in Mesa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mesa there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mesa and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Mesa are highly rated.
    About Mesa...
    Population
    497,752
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $269,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,196
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      63.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      267.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,483.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      192.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Mesa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,725
    National
    $69,021
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