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| What Mesa is like for active adults |
Mesa is a fast growing southern suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. Originally founded by the Latter Day Saints (Mormons), about 10% of the population is Mormon today. This college town (Arizona State University, East and Mesa Community College) of 450,000 is located near the amazing Superstition Mountains. It is the 3rd largest city in Arizona.
In our opinion Mesa is a lot more interesting than many of the other big Phoenix suburbs. It has more of a youthful and cosmopolitan feel.
There are many active adult communities in Mesa (see link at right). Property values in the Phoenix/Mesa Metro have been severely affected by the housing crisis, with average prices sliding from $225,000 in 2007 to the $130's by mid 2009. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Two colleges in town contribute to a young population and many interesting things to do. The scenery and outdoor recreation in Mesa is suburb. The Chicago Cubs conduct spring training in Mesa. There are 2 large malls in town that offer many attractions besides shopping, the Fiesta Mall and the newer Superstition Springs Center in East Mesa. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Mesa is extremely hot in the summer and there is quite a bit of urban sprawl. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live in the desert near Phoenix, but not necessarily in the classic suburbs will like it in Mesa. It tends to be more interesting than a lot of other towns near Phoenix, with an interesting mix of people and ages. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Education, health care, and (until recently) construction drive the Mesa economy. Many people also commute to high tech and managerial jobs in Phoenix and surrounding suburbs. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Mesa is in southern Arizona about 24 miles south of Phoenix. It is located near the Superstition Mountains in one of the world's largest deserts. January temperatures tend to be in the 50's. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Mesa Art Center, Mesa Amphitheatre, Arizona Museum of Natural History, other museums, and attractions from the 2 colleges contribute to the local cultural scene. Nearby Phoenix and Tempe offer more. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The Phoenix metro has access to every kind of health care facility |
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| Transportation |
| Mesa has access to a light rail system and bus system. The Sky Harbor Airport is close by. |
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Facts about MESA
- State: AZ
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,Desert,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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