Live in Mesa!  It is the Smartest Move You Could Make!

Boasting smart growth, great amenities, passionate residents, Mesa continues to thrive. 

You could make a case that Mesa is one of the most livable cities in the country with what the city offers its residents, its businesses and industry, and its visitors.  Mesa brings to the table dynamic growth and family-friendliness usually reserved for communities much smaller in size.

Mesa, first populated by the Hohokam Indians more than 2,000 years ago, and then by Morman pioneers in the mid-19th century, today is larger than Minneapolis, St. Louis, Miami, and Pittsburgh.

In Money Magazine's 2006 survey of Best Big Cities to Live, The City of Mesa ranked third, surpassed only by Colorado Springs and Austin.  The survey researched areas including quality of life and health, with Mesa scoring above average in most categories, including education.  Mesa was the ONLY big city in Arizona to receive the honor! 

Quality of Life

Many technologically advanced corporations have extensive operations in Mesa creating a strong and growing employment base.  Contact the Mesa's Chamber of Commerce to learn more about small and large businesses in Mesa. 

Mesa's Public School, a nationally recognized public school system, is among the best with diverse higher education and job training resources. 

The city's museums provide a rich heritage to explore.  The Arizona Museum for Youth and the Arizona Museum of Natural History offer special events, workshops, and programs that enrich the lives of both young and old.  The Mesa Arts Center is noteworthy for its prestigious reputation as a performing arts center.  Make contact with the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau to learn more about the hundreds of quality activities for residents and visitors.

Recreation and Sports

When it comes to playing and having fun, Mesa residents have a variety of choices.  The Chicago Cubs baseball team arrives in town every spring to play in Hohokam Stadium, while enjoying the perfect weather and bringing locals a taste of big league excitement.  Walking and bicycling are popular outdoor activities along Mesa's many paths and in its multiple parks.  Swimming at Mesa's many public pools and water parks, is another favorite activity.  The the wonderful Arizona weather makes golf a year round passion for many out-of-town visitors and local residents.

Adventure seekers will find everything they need in Mesa.  Mesa is surrounded by hiking trails that stretch toward the Superstition Mountains with spectacular scenic views.  Each year thousands of residents and visitors set off from Mesa to enjoy tubing on the Salt River, or take in the natural desert's beauty and wildlife through nature tours.  The city is also a natural gateway to the Tonto National Forest, with Usery Mountain Regional Park nestled against the forest.  One of the state's most scenic drives, the Apache Trail, runs through the breath taking forest and along the edge of Usery Park.  Take a look at the City of Mesa's Parks and Recreation website to explore Mesa's 12 public pools, 56 parks, and over two dozen public and private golf courses.