Mesa, Arizona is the third largest city in Arizona. The city ranks among the top cities in the U.S. for starting a business and for its quality of life. Mesa ranked as the fastest growing city (among those with population of 100,000 or more) in America in the 1990 Census and is the 53rd largest city in the U.S. Its phenomenal growth has been cited by the World Book Encyclopedia, Plants Sites & Parks and the Cato Institute. Entrepreneur magazine ranked Mesa as one of the "Top Nine Cities to Start a Business" in its May 1992 issue. Places Rated Almanac ranks the Mesa-Phoenix area as third in the nation for job availability; 19th, of 342 locations, for education; and 21st, of 343 locations, for the arts. Strengthened by its low cost of living, reasonable tax structure, low crime rate, superior schools, abundant recreational activities and affordable housing, Mesa's population grew by 89 percent during the 1980's. Its current population is approximately 345,000. Predicted to grow in population by more than 63 percent by the year 2020, Mesa is prepared for expansion as it was prior to the 1980's. Community leaders are planning for the future, ensuring that Mesa's quality of life, infrastructure and amenities will be more than adequate to support the future population and business growth.
| Date Founded | January 1878 |
| Date Incorporated | July 1883 |
| Average Maximum Temperature | 84.9 degrees F. |
| Average Minimum Temperature | 52.9 degrees F. |
| Average Total Precipitation | 7.52 inches |
| Elevation | 1,241 feet |
| Medial Citizen Age | 30.4 years |
| Airports | Falcon Field (municipal)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Military reuse facility at William Gateway Airport, the former Williams Air Force Base |
Mesa has mild winters, warm summers and perfect spring and fall
seasons.
The city averages 313 days of sunshine per year!
| Month | Average Temperature
Daily Minimum --- Daily Maximum |
Average Total Precipitation
(inches) |
|
| January | 35.6 | 64.9 | 0.84 |
| February | 38.5 | 69.3 | 0.60 |
| March | 42.9 | 73.6 | 0.77 |
| April | 49.5 | 83.0 | 0.34 |
| May | 56.8 | 92.1 | 0.14 |
| June | 64.4 | 100.8 | 0.09 |
| July | 74.1 | 104.3 | 0.82 |
| August | 72.9 | 101.8 | 1.20 |
| September | 65.9 | 98.5 | 0.76 |
| October | 54.4 | 88.3 | 0.53 |
| November | 42.7 | 75.4 | 0.50 |
| December | 36.8 | 66.9 | 0.93 |
| Yearly Averages | 52.9 | 84.9 | 7.52 Yearly Total |
Statistics from 1990 Census & Maricopa Association of Governments.
Weather statstics based on 30-year average.
Elementary Schools: 47
Junior High Schools: 11
Senior High Schools: 5
Enrollment: More than 67,000
Average yearly expenditure per student: $3,365
Maricopa Community College District
DeVry Institute of Technology
Mesa Community College
East Valley Institute of Technology
Arizona State University
Grand Canyon University
University of Phoenix
Motorola University Education, Research & Training Consortium
American Graduate School of International Management
Occupation |
% of Workforce |
| Executive, Managerial
Professional Specialty Technicians Sales Administrative Support Service Farming, Forestry, Fishing Precision Production, Craft, Repair Machine Operators, Assemblers, Inspectors Transportation, Material Moving Handlers, Equipment Clearners, Laborers |
13.1%
14.3% 4.3% 12.8% 17.7% 13.3% 1.3% 12.3% 4.63% 3.1% 3.2% |
Champlin Fighter Museum
Mesa Little Theatre
Mesa Historical Museum
Mesa Youtheatre
Galeria Mesa Arts Center
Mesa Symphony
Mesa Southwest Museum
Arizona Shakespeare Festival
Museum for Youth
Cinco de Mayo
Park of the Canals
Fine Folk Festival
Sirrine House
Phoenix Suns NBA Basketball
Phoenix Firebirds Baseball
LPGA Classic
Chicago Cubs Spring Training
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball
Auto Racing
& Cactus League Games
Fiesta Bowl
Horse/Dog Racing
Phoenix Cardinals NFL Football
Phoenix Open PGA Golf
and Much More!
47 City Parks
71 Softball/Baseball Fields
Horseback Riding
20 Golf Courses
11 Soccer Fields
Hiking
10 Public Swimming Pools
70 miles of Bike Routes
Hot Air Ballooning
120 Tennis Courts
Boating
Steamboat Cruises
56 Racquetball Courts
Fishing
Tubing & Rafting
Quality Inn Royal Mesa
951 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ (602) 833-1231
Best Western Mezona Motor Hotel
250 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ (602) 834-9233
Sheraton Mesa Hotel
200 N. Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ (602) 898-8300
Hampton Inn
1563 S. Gilbert Road
Mesa, AZ (602) 926-3600
Super 8 Motel - Town Center Mesa
3 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ (602) 834-6060
Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn
1666 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ (602) 831-7000
Stuart Andersen's Black Angus
1164 W. Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 964-5568
Pier de Orleans
61 E. University Drive
Mesa, AZ 844-0666
Chevy's Mexican Restaurant
1335 S. Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 833-1300
China China
1034 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 835-0770
Steve Stone's Chicago Grill
161 N. Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 844-8448
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1261 W. Southern
Mesa, AZ 890-0440
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