Living in Red Mesa, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Red Mesa · Census data 2020–2024
Red Mesa has 430 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $70,000 (12% lower than the Arizona median), the median rent is $934/month.
Red Mesa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Red Mesa at a glance
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,000State: $79,964
- Median rent
- $934/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Red Mesa a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 18.8%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Red Mesa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Red Mesa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $934 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Red Mesa median household income
The median household income in Red Mesa is $70,000 and the income per person is $25,585. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Red Mesa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 205
- Owner-occupied
- 19.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 80.4%
- Vacant
- 27.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.91
Red Mesa demographics
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Red Mesa ›
Education in Red Mesa
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Red Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Red Mesa
- Unemployment rate
- 18.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Red Mesa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mesa | 430 | $70,000 | — | $934 |
| Teec Nos Pos | 712 | $44,688 | $79,700 | $943 |
| Aneth | 257 | $62,917 | $61,700 | $890 |
| Tselakai Dezza | 104 | $34,000 | $57,700 | — |
| Beclabito | 212 | $61,563 | $106,800 | — |
| Rock Point | 345 | $33,438 | $42,500 | $475 |
| Bluff | 233 | $56,042 | $402,000 | — |
| Dennehotso | 574 | $31,786 | $57,500 | — |
| Round Rock | 623 | $38,750 | $69,500 | $645 |
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What is the median household income in Red Mesa, AZ?
The median household income in Red Mesa is $70,000, 12% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Red Mesa?
The median gross rent in Red Mesa is $934 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Red Mesa, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 18.8%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Red Mesa?
The median age in Red Mesa is 41.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Red Mesa?
The average commute to work in Red Mesa is 22 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Red Mesa?
The unemployment rate in Red Mesa is 18.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Red Mesa?
19.5% of adults in Red 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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