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Mesa, AZ
Mesa · AZ 85201
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$420K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.1/10
Schools
24 min
to Downtown Phoenix, AZ
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Mesa 85201 offers a diverse, established suburban environment with decent schools and a manageable commute to downtown Phoenix. It provides relatively accessible homeownership for the metro area, but expect car-dependency and typical desert living trade-offs.
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The Good
- ✓Good average school ratings (7.1 overall) with many highly-rated high school options
- ✓Relatively accessible housing market compared to other parts of the Phoenix metro
- ✓Manageable commute to Downtown Phoenix (24 minutes)
- ✓Low flood risk for properties
- ✓Diverse community with a relatively young median age
Real Talk
- !This area is extremely car-dependent, with very low walkability and limited public transit options for daily errands.
- !The median home value provided is from 2022; current prices are significantly higher, potentially straining budgets despite being 'affordable' for the region.
- !Central Mesa, like many older urban/suburban cores, experiences moderate crime rates, especially property crime.
- !Summers are intensely hot, leading to high utility bills and limiting outdoor activities for several months of the year.
- $High electricity bills during summer for air conditioning.
- $Significant transportation costs due to car dependency (gas, maintenance).
- $Desert landscaping can require specific upkeep or result in higher water bills than expected for lush lawns.
Best For
Families seeking good schools on a budgetFirst-time homebuyersCommuters to Phoenix or other East Valley citiesThose who prefer a car-centric lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Mesa, AZ
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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