Mesa, Arizona Income Statistics
Mesa Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Mesa Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,616 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $54,792 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.4% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 10.1% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Mesa is about 2% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing faster in Mesa (6.4%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 12% of adults in Mesa earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Mesa, Arizona grew by 66.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $81,616 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.4% per year.
Mesa stayed below the U.S. median household income from 2009 to 2023, starting 4.2% lower, and overtook it in the latest figures (2024), at 1.4% higher.
Income Distribution in Mesa
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Households by income, 2024
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About 77,328 households (39.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 17.8% of households in Mesa had an income under $35,000 and 19.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Mesa has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (19.6% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (10.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 8,180 | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,149 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10,553 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12,048 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21,921 | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 33,823 | 17.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 28,349 | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 38,526 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19,062 | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 19,740 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 196,349 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 48,706 residents (11.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 13.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.4% of Mesa residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 20.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Mesa has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (15.0% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (11.8% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 50,819 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 38,920 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 23,389 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 43,576 | 10.6% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 41,802 | 10.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 61,622 | 15.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 68,310 | 16.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 34,070 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 48,706 | 11.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 411,213 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.4% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Mesa
| Metric | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.524 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,065 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $54,520 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 14.9% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Mesa, it is 0.524, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 18% more than women's income in Mesa, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 18% wage gap accumulates to roughly $334,075 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Mesa, Arizona has widened from about 13% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2016, and was narrowest at 12% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,495 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Mesa widened by 2.2 points while Arizona's narrowed by 0.9 points.
Employment
| Metric | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 18.5% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 11,125 people are unemployed in Mesa, Arizona.
The average commute time in Mesa is 22 minutes, about the same as in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Mesa, Arizona has fallen from 8.4% to 4.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.8% in 2013.
Mesa has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but rose above it in 2013-2014 (as much as 0.1 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 0.9 points lower.
Mesa, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Mesa, AZ is the largest of the 6 cities compared here, 504,945 residents against a local median of 67,869. Where Mesa, AZ breaks from the cities next to it is income growth, sitting 28% above the local median of 5.0%/yr at 6.4%/yr. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $81,616 against a local median of $111,023, 26% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: income growth runs ahead of the neighbourhood while median household income runs behind it, so Mesa, AZ is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves spread 2.1%/yr on income growth, so Mesa, AZ sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Mesa, AZ has the 2nd highest income growth of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 504,945 | $81,616 #5/6 | 6.4%/yr #2/6 | 4.3% #3/6 | 0.524 #4/6 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 272,475 | $122,991 | 4.5%/yr | 3.4% | 0.526 |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 48,284 | $66,019 | 6.5%/yr | 6.7% | 0.501 |
| Chandler, AZ | 269,220 | $109,499 | 4.9%/yr | 3.6% | 0.519 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 67,869 | $138,816 | 6.0%/yr | 4.5% | 0.537 |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 23,789 | $111,023 | 5.0%/yr | 5.3% | 0.503 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mesa, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Mesa, Arizona.
How Rich Is Mesa, Arizona?
Mesa has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $81,616, about 2% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
Are incomes growing in Mesa, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Mesa, Arizona rose 67%, from $48,971 to $81,616. Over the same years, income here outpaced Arizona as a whole: +67% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Mesa in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Mesa, Arizona was $77,472, up 6% from $72,762 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Mesa in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Mesa, Arizona was $60,996. By 2024 it had risen 34% to $81,616.
What is the Gini coefficient in Mesa, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Mesa is 0.524. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Mesa, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Mesa, Arizona has widened from about 13% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2016, and was narrowest at 12% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,495 since 2009.
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