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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 (the Polytechnic campus of 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 less attractive than its near neighbor, Tempe, which is home to Arizona State University.
Photo of downtown Mesa courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Ixnayonthetimmay. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
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 $154,800 early 2013, according to Zillow.com. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
The scenery and outdoor recreation near Mesa is suburb, although the feel of the town is suburban. 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. Mesa in below average in walkability when compared to other cities. |
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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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| 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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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| 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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| Crime |
| Mesa's City-Data.com Crime Index is 332, about the same as the national average of 321. |
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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. Mesa is below average in walkability when compared to other cities. |
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Facts about MESA
- State: AZ
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,Desert,Outdoor Oriented,RV Community,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature: 81+
- 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: 3.3/5 ( 6 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 1.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 6 votes 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 ( 4 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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