Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Living in Alta Mesa
Bikeability19
Walkability9
Commute42
Public Transit7
Affordability84
Public Safety46
Airports83
Hospitals59
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198942%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta Mesa
United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54
Property Crime in Alta Mesa
United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 92 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Mesa
Excessive Heat20
Inland Flooding89
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Faith Christian School
2 miles, SE
Desert Shadows Montessori
2 miles, SE
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
2 miles, NE
Pilgrim Lutheran School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
9 miles, S
Arizona State University-Skysong
12 miles, W
American InterContinental University
12 miles, SW
Arizona State University-Tempe
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Banner Baywood Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Banner Heart Hospital
3 miles, SE
Banner Gateway Medical Center
4 miles, S
Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
17 miles, W
Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A Love Field
93 miles, NW
Tucson International Airport
102 miles, SE
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
117 miles, N