Mesa Arizona City Info & Mesa AZ Demographics

Mesa AZ, located in south-central Arizona, is the third-largest city in the state and one of America's new breed of fast growing cities. A suburb of Phoenix, Mesa is the largest suburb in the country, with a population of 400,000 with 37% growth in the 1990s. Initially inhabited by Native Americans and Spanish explorers, the area became US territory after the Mexican American War. Mormon pioneers founded the city in 1878; a large Mormon population (25%) remains there today. During World War II, Mesa was a major Air Force training center at Falcon Field Airport and Williams Air Force Base. After the war, many military families decided to settle in Mesa permanently.

Today, Mesa AZ is a prospering industrial area, with companies like Boeing and AT&T among its leading employers. The area's climate makes it an ideal tourist destination; a strong and growing economy lure top companies and young professionals.

Mesa, AZ Culture

In downtown Mesa AZ, the Arts and Cultural District is home to the Mesa Arts Center, the Mesa Southwest Shakespeare Company, the Mesa Southwest Museum and several galleries, dance companies and theaters. The Mesa Amphitheatre is one of metro Phoenix's top places to see popular music's biggest acts. Other cultural attractions in Mesa include the Commemorative Air Force Museum and the Mesa Historical Society & Museum.

Mesa Arizona Sports and Leisure

With sunshine throughout the year, Mesa is an ideal location for the Chicago Cubs' spring training operations. For season-long minor league baseball, the Mesa Angels are an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels. Just 18 miles away, Phoenix is home to major league baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, the NFL's Phoenix Cardinals, the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes.

Mesa Arizona Outdoors

The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area is a golfer's paradise, with over 100 courses in the area. Desert Forest Golf Club in nearby Carefree and The Rim, an hour northwest in Payson, are among Golfweek Magazine's Best Courses in America list. For world-class hiking and rafting, the Grand Canyon is 3 hours away.

Mesa, AZ at Night

Mesa Arizona has an excellent nightlife, with many of the attractions of a larger city, but more of a small town personality. For big city action, Phoenix is just a short ride away.

Mesa Arizona Population, June 2008   462,823     Mesa AZ Growth 1990-2008   58.2%                 Mesa AZ Total Civilian Labor Force, 2008   256,341     Employed   248,264       Mesa Arizona Unemployed   8,077                 Mesa AZ, Median Age, 2008   33.11       Under 18 Years   27.84%       18-24 years   9.45%       25-44 years   29.34%       45-64 years   20.33%       65+ years   13.04%                 Mesa AZ Population by Race & Ethnicity         White   75.71%       Black or African American   3.26%       American Indian and Alaskan Native   2.07%       Asian   2.00%       Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander   .29%       Some other race   13.13%       Two or more races   3.53%                   Hispanic (any race)   26.31%                 Mesa AZ Education, 2008  (age 25+)   276,844     High School Graduate   85.28%       Some College   59.78%       Bachelor's Degree   22.22%       Graduate or Professional Degree   6.84%                 Mesa Arizona Median Household Income, 2008   $50,993               Mesa AZ Sales Tax Rate   8.05%                 Sources: City of Mesa AZ, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mesa Arizona Real Estate Center, U.S. Census Bureau     Need help Finding a Home in Mesa, AZ? An AZ Realtor Can Help! Arizona is a beautiful place to live and to call home. With a trusted realtor, buying a home in Mesa is easier than you think. Want a new house? Looking for foreclosure homes? Browse the Mesa, Arizona homes and realtors today. Your new house is just a click away! Selling Your Home in Mesa? Getting a good price and selling a house fast in Arizona takes knowledge and experience. Relax, our Arizona realtors can guide you through the sales process as painlessly as possible. Local Mesa realtors know the market, AND the neighborhood! Copyright 2010. Mesa Homes for Sale. A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. This site is no way affiliated with or endorsed by the National Realtor Association.