Mesa, AZ
Population 507,478 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Mesa? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
507,478
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Annual avg temp
72°F
Typical home
$435,134
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $78,779 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $364,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,478/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.59 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.316 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.332, goods 95.024, services 121.236. Source: BEA, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 397.284 as of March 2026. YoY +3.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
72°F
January low
41°F
July high
106°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 10.8". Station: E MESA, AZ US (4.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$435,134
ZHVI YoY
-1.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,567/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
2,289,130
Median wage (annual)
$48,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 314,170 | $45,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 205,010 | $34,400 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 204,700 | $37,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 199,140 | $40,870 |
| Management Occupations | 170,690 | $105,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Gilbert, AZ 8.0 mi · 15 min Tempe, AZ 14 mi · 19 min Chandler, AZ 15 mi · 23 min Phoenix, AZ 34 mi · 47 min Scottsdale, AZ 34 mi · 47 min Glendale, AZ 35 mi · 47 min Surprise, AZ 61 mi · 1h 21m Peoria, AZ 63 mi · 1h 17m Goodyear, AZ 63 mi · 1h 35m Henderson, NV 308 mi · 6h 22m