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Mesa, Arizona

       
Total population 447,541 Average January/July temperatures 39.9° / 79.0°
Median home price $ 220,000 Annual Precipitation 19.45 in. /yr.
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Mesa, Arizona

The Chicago Cubs holds its spring training in this thriving city.

Climate
This city’s arid climate has average winter temperatures of about 74 degrees.
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.
Economy
For many, Mesa is a bedroom community for Phoenix commuters.
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.
Recreation
The Riverview Golf Course is a nine-hole course located in Mesa.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 52.1 ° / 27.7 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 92.44 ° / 65.5 °
Precipitation (?) 19.45 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 58 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 56
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 105
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 220,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $44529.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $44487
Maximum state income tax (?) 4.54 %
State sales tax (?) 8.05 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.420 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 133
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 223
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 48
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 186
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 15
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 84
Number of libraries within the county (?) 109
Number of museums within the county (?) 55
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 21
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 447,541
Population density (?) 3,793 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 82.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 106,384 people
Education (?) 26 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 95
Number of clinics within the county (?) 352
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 127
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