What are the schools like in Red Mesa, AZ?

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

What is the median household income in Red Mesa?

The median household income in Red Mesa, AZ is $69,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.5%.

What is the weather like in Red Mesa, AZ?

Red Mesa has an average high temperature of 44.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.4 inches.

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

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

Red Mesa has a violent crime rate of 84.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 210.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Red Mesa, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Red Mesa is a small town of 494 in Arizona, with a median household income of $69,659 and a 14.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Red Mesa stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Red Mesa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Red Mesa metro area.

Metric	Red Mesa, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$928	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	16.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Red Mesa's violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.9 /100k

Property Crime

210.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Red Mesa, 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	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red Mesa sees average highs of 44.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 7.3 inches of annual precipitation and 7.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Red Mesa, AZ
Average High — January	44.5°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	7.3"
Annual Snowfall	7.4"

Demographics

Metric	Red Mesa, AZ	National Avg
Population	494	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	4.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Red Mesa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Mesa, AZ affordable or expensive?

Red Mesa has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $928/month against a median household income of $69,659.

What is the crime rate in Red Mesa, AZ?

Red Mesa's violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 210.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Red Mesa?

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

Is Red Mesa, AZ a good place to live?

Red Mesa, AZ has a population of 494, a median household income of $69,659, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%. 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 Red Mesa?

Red Mesa averages 44.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.3 inches with about 7.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Red Mesa?

The population of Red Mesa, Arizona is 494 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red Mesa?

Key numbers for living in Red Mesa: median home N/A, median household income $69,659, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Mesa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.