Mesa Overview
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With a population of nearly 511,000, Mesa is the 35th largest city in the U.S., the second largest city in the region, and covers 138 square miles of Greater Phoenix’s East Valley.
• Median Age is 36.3 Years • Average Household Income is $77,448 (2018) • Number of Households: 190,175 • 2024 Projected Number of Households: 203,285 Mesa is home to 13 colleges and universities and four community colleges with over 40,000 students enrolled in higher education. Educational opportunities include Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, A.T. Still University, Benedictine University, Mesa Community College and more. Mesa is provides outstanding K-12 schools, including public, charter and private school options. |
As a premier business destination, Mesa offers a diverse and sustainable economy, an educated workforce and a true partnership between government and industry. Mesa has a diverse economy with its key areas of strength including health care, education, aerospace/aviation, tourism and technology. Mesa helps businesses grow by offering:
• Two airports, Light Rail and multiple freeway corridors • Foreign Trade Zone, Military Reuse Zone and low-cost financing programs • Pro-business climate for healthcare, education, aerospace/aviation and tourism/technology |
Additional City Resources:
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City of Mesa Accolades
• 8th Safest Major City in the US - SafeWise, 2017
• Best Big City in the Southwest - Money.com, 2015
• 19th Best Run City In America - WalletHub, 2019
• Best Big City in the Southwest - Money.com, 2015
• 19th Best Run City In America - WalletHub, 2019
Sources:
ESRI Community Analyst 2019, PHX East Valley
ESRI Community Analyst 2019, PHX East Valley
