MESA

Mesa, located within the Phoenix metropolitan area, consists of approximately 133 square miles and is the third largest city in Arizona behind Phoenix and Tucson. Residents enjoy close access to multiple freeways and two major airports. Data from the Census projected its 2022 population was 509,475 residents. The median household income is $61,640. From an educational standpoint, 89.9% of adults 25 years + have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% have a bachelor degree. Mesa’s major employers include Banner Health System and The Boeing Company

There is plenty to do inside the Mesa city limits. The City of Mesa offers over 2,011 acres of parkland including 209 parks with unique playgrounds, athletic fields, aquatic centers, trails, recreation centers, a convention center, an amphitheater, a golf course, and 2 spring training baseball stadiums. Golfers may choose among a dozen challenging and absolutely spectacular courses. Hikers of all abilities will be awestruck by the beautiful trails Mesa offers. Shoppers will enjoy multiple shopping areas including the Mesa Riverview which offers an open-air shopping and dining experience. And, for theater, my father’s final concert of his life was the Beach Boys at the Mesa Arts Center where concerts, speakers, dance and theatre are featured. It definitely holds a special place for me.

Mesa Public Schools is the largest public school district in the state of Arizona. Its approximately 64,000 students enjoy opportunities such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, dual-language immersion, honors and Advanced Placement courses and Franklin traditional schools.  Mesa Community College and Arizona State University Polytechnic campus offer higher education.

Mesa real estate is as diverse as its residents. There is something for every taste, want and budget from large estates, horse properties, lakefront and golf properties, jaw-dropping mountain views or preserve lots, one or two stories and even some with basements or tri-level. Homes can include two or three car garages and even 4 cars+ or RV garages, with HOAs or without, with or without pools to duplexes, townhomes, patio homes and condominiums. Mesa is also home to Dreamland Villa, Leisure World, Sunland Village, Encore at Eastmark and Velda Rose which are premiere active adult communities offering its residents a variety of amenities and activities.