What are the schools like in Mesa del Caballo, AZ?

School district data for Mesa del Caballo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mesa del Caballo?

The median household income in Mesa del Caballo, AZ is $65,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Mesa del Caballo, AZ?

Mesa del Caballo has an average high temperature of 56.1°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Mesa del Caballo, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mesa del Caballo, AZ affordable or expensive?

Mesa del Caballo's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mesa del Caballo is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,700 and the median rent is $1,490 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mesa del Caballo, AZ?

Mesa del Caballo has a violent crime rate of 188.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1097.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mesa del Caballo, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Mesa del Caballo is a small town of 1,194 in Arizona, with a median household income of $65,313 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Mesa del Caballo stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mesa del Caballo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mesa del Caballo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.0

Mesa del Caballo's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mesa del Caballo costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mesa del Caballo, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,490	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mesa del Caballo's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

188.8 /100k

Property Crime

1097.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mesa del Caballo, AZ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mesa del Caballo sees average highs of 56.1°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 19.8 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mesa del Caballo, AZ
Average High — January	56.1°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	19.8"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mesa del Caballo, AZ	National Avg
Population	1,194	—
Median Age	29.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Freedom Acres, AZ 2 mi Flowing Springs, AZ 3 mi Payson, AZ 3 mi Beaver Valley, AZ 4 mi East Verde Estates, AZ 4 mi

Mesa del Caballo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesa del Caballo, AZ affordable or expensive?

Mesa del Caballo's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mesa del Caballo roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,700 and median rent is $1,490/month.

What is the crime rate in Mesa del Caballo, AZ?

Mesa del Caballo's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1097.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mesa del Caballo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mesa del Caballo, AZ a good place to live?

Mesa del Caballo, AZ has a population of 1,194, a median household income of $65,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mesa del Caballo?

Mesa del Caballo averages 56.1°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.8 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mesa del Caballo?

The population of Mesa del Caballo, Arizona is 1,194 with a median age of 29.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mesa del Caballo?

Key numbers for living in Mesa del Caballo: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $209,700, median household income $65,313, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mesa del Caballo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.