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.
| Median home price [details] | $132,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $172,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 9,658 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 17 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $1,316 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 30 |
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