Mesa : Arizona

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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Valuable Links

Arizona retirement guide
Mesa entry from Wikipedia

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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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