Climate
This city’s arid climate has average winter temperatures of about 74 degrees.
Geography
Mesa has an eco-diverse setting in the Sonoran Desert, with six lakes and two rivers nearby and the Superstition Mountains to the east.
Cultural Attractions
Cultural destinations in Mesa include the Mesa Arts Center, the city’s place for performing, contemporary, and studio art, and the Mesa Southwest Museum, which features natural history exhibits.
Recreation
The Riverview Golf Course is a nine-hole course located in Mesa.
Economy
For many, Mesa is a bedroom community for Phoenix commuters.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 460,317
- Population under 55:
- 77.5%
- Population over 55:
- 22.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Phoenix
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 92°F July High, 27°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $44,246
- Median home price:
- $124,520
- Average property tax:
- $871
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 89
- Middle schools:
- 37
- High schools:
- 28
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 9
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 5/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 37/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 45/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 1088
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