Mesa 52 Poor
Mesa Livability #1,008 ranked city in California#24,657 ranked city in the USARanks better than 15% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mesa

PROS
  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Mesa transportation information

      Statistic Mesa California National
      Average one way commute26min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.0%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.6%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home12.4%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Mesa, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).