Mesa, Arizona
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Mesa market snapshot
- Median Sale Price
- $290K
- Median Days on Market
- 31 days
- Active Listings
- 203
RentCast market data · Maricopa County County, Arizona
About Mesa, Arizona
Mesa ( MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 504,258 at the 2020 census. It is the third-most populous city in Arizona, after Phoenix and Tucson, the 37th-most populous city in the U.S., and the most populous city that is not a county seat (except for independent cities Washington, D.C. and Baltimore which are not part of any county). It is the most populous city in the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It borders Tempe on the west, the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community on the north, Chandler and Gilbert on the south along with Queen Creek, and Apache Junction on the east.
At least ten colleges and universities were located in Mesa, as is the Mesa Arizona Temple, one of the first LDS temples constructed outside of Utah. The city is home to the largest relief airport in the Phoenix area, Mesa Gateway Airport, located in the southeastern corner of the city.
Mesa by the numbers
Population 507,478 · Median age 37.2 yrs · Census ACS 2023
Median household income
Mesa's median household income of $78,779 compares to $76,872 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Median age (years)
The median age in Mesa is 37.2 yrs, compared to 38.8 yrs for Arizona and 38.7 yrs nationally.
Gender split
Mesa is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, per Census ACS estimates.
Population trend — Mesa
Mesa's population grew 1.6% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Arizona government
Governor
Katie Hobbs
Democrat
U.S. Senators
House Representatives (9)
Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Arizona statewide or by congressional district.
Climate in Mesa
Monthly climate — Mesa
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00020288.
Average annual rainfall: 0.1 inches across 0 days per year.
Mesa real estate news
Recent news about the Mesa housing market. Source: Google News.
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Mesa real estate — frequently asked questions
- What is the median home price in Mesa?
- The median home sale price in Mesa, AZ is $289,900, based on the most recent available sales data.
- How long do homes stay on the market in Mesa?
- Homes in Mesa sell in a median of 31 days.
- What is the cost of living like in Mesa?
- Mesa has a median household income of $78,779, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- Who lives in Mesa?
- Mesa has a population of 507,478 with a median age of 37.2 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- How do I sell my home in Mesa?
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