Mesa, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 459,657 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
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.
| Population [details] | 459,657 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 839.71 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 25.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 51.96 °F/27.55 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 92.29 °F/65.34 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 19.46 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 129 |
| Cost of living [details] | 101.2 |
| State sales tax | 5.60% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Phoenix (12.12 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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