Living in Mesa, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mesa · Census data 2020–2024
Mesa has 511,764 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $82,752 (3% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $408,000, the median rent is $1,620/month.
Mesa at a glance
- Population
- 511,764
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $82,752State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $408,000State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,620/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mesa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Mesa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mesa the median home value is $408,000, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,620 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Mesa median household income
The median household income in Mesa is $82,752 and the income per person is $41,453. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Mesa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 222,992
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.55
Mesa demographics
- Population
- 511,764
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 198,498
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mesa ›
Education in Mesa
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mesa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Mesa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
| Chandler | 280,136 | $108,095 | $507,800 | $1,902 |
| Tempe | 188,065 | $79,663 | $455,400 | $1,743 |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
| Guadalupe | 5,272 | $51,354 | $271,300 | $872 |
| Fountain Hills | 23,789 | $112,654 | $622,900 | $1,890 |
| Sun Lakes | 13,924 | $67,853 | $455,200 | $1,938 |
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What is the median household income in Mesa, AZ?
The median household income in Mesa is $82,752, 3% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mesa?
The median home value in Mesa is $408,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Mesa?
The median gross rent in Mesa is $1,620 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Mesa, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mesa?
The median age in Mesa is 37.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Mesa?
The average commute to work in Mesa is 25 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mesa?
The unemployment rate in Mesa is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mesa?
32.5% of adults in Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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