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Compare Mesa to Phoenix
This post compares Mesa, Arizona to Phoenix, Arizona across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Mesa (city) | Phoenix (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 479,317 | 1,574,421 |
| Income (median) | $40,683 | $40,692 |
| Home Value (median) | $187,900 | $197,800 |
| White | 83% | 71% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| With Kids | 32% | 36% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 33 |
| Rentals | 39% | 46% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Mesa or Phoenix?
A: Mesa has a much smaller population count than Phoenix: 479317 compared with 1574421 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Mesa or in Phoenix?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Mesa.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Mesa or Phoenix?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Mesa.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Phoenix does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 39% for Mesa versus 46% for Phoenix.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Mesa may include: Tucson, Casas-Adobes, and Glendale.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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