Mesa is in Central Arizona . It is in Maricopa County. It is one of the largest cities in Arizona . It is 12 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix in the East Valley.
“Great People, Quality Service” is Mesa’s motto. This simply stated motto reflects the city’s attitude. the name Mesa means “tabletop” in Spanish. Mesa sits on a plateau along the Salt River.
A unique combination of urban sophistication and historic charm is the city's hallmark. Mesa is home to five separate historic districts as well as seven archaeological sites. The city prides itself on supporting artistic and cultural development and Mesa's downtown district is undergoing extensive redevelopment. When it comes to recreation, the "Valley of the Sun" has it all. In addition to world-class golfing and resorts, there are plenty of water-related activities, desert jeep tours, hiking, horseback riding and more.
Mesa homes range in styles. Single family homes and expansive master planned communities for retirees are available. New home developments and mature neighborhoods are available in Mesa. Condominiums and town homes are perfect livingenvironments for those who want to scale back. Locating a property that will suit your needs is easy to do.
From dawn to dusk, your days in Mesa will be graced with the flavor of the desert Southwest. Explore the mysterious Superstition Mountains, test your skills as a fighter combat pilot, get creative at an interactive children?s art venue, or see a Broadway play. Outdoor adventure is just minutes away. With over 320 days of sunshine each year, you can explore the desert terrain in a Jeep or Hummer, go hiking, golfing, horseback riding, or tubing down the Salt River! When the sun goes down, you can let music, dance and drama fill your nights along with the aroma of Southwest cuisine. In Mesa, we do all that we can for our visitors, knowing the real treasure of the city lies in its people ? no matter how long they stay.
Housing Cost
Single family housing; 3 bedrooms; 2 bath; range $160,000 - $4,400,000, average $240,000.
Condo; patio home; town homes; lofts, 3 bedrooms; 2 bath; range $160,000 - $530,000.
Commercial 4 plexes range $250,000 - $520,000
Demographics
Mesa has a population of 442,780 and covers 122 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,241 feet above sea level.
Climate
Mesa, AZ climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 99.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 37.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Mesa is 16.89 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.35 Inches.
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