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Mesa, AZ
Overview
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Mesa is located in Maricopa county in the state of Arizona. Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona after Phoenix and Tucson. According to the 2004 Census, Mesa's population was estimated at 447,130. Mesa is approximately 15 miles southeast of Phoenix and is one of the nation's fastest growing cities.
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Geography
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The city of Mesa is 1255 feet above sea level and spreads over a plateau or mesa thus, giving Mesa it's name.
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Climate
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Mesa's arid climate provides for some of the warmest temperatures anywhere. The hottest month in Mesa is July with temperatures averaging 106 degrees F. The hottest recorded temperature was 109 degrees F back in 1907. On average the coolest month is December and the maximum average precipitation in Mesa occurs in March with 1.19 inches.
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Housing
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Mesa offers a wide variety of real estate options from condominiums to golf homes. Real estate in Mesa and Maricopa county is continuing to rise. According to the 2000 Census the median house value was listed at $122,100. Whether you are looking to purchase a retirement home or a home to raise your family, Mesa retains a small-town atmosphere to suit anyone's lifestyle.
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Things To Do
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Mesa offers amounts of activities from outdoor recreation to cultural attractions. Hiking trails, surrounding lakes and golf courses to museums and arts centers. A few points of interest in Mesa are the new Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Southwest Museum, the Mesa Symphony and for the adventure types, tubing on the Salt River is a family favorite. Regardless of your lifestyle, Mesa is a terrific place to own real estate.
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Mesa Real Estate Links
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