What are the schools like in Mesa, WA?

Mesa is served primarily by North Franklin School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Mesa?

The median household income in Mesa, WA is $72,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.3%.

What is the weather like in Mesa, WA?

Mesa has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Mesa, WA affordable or expensive?

Mesa's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mesa is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,500 and the median rent is $956 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mesa, WA?

Mesa has a violent crime rate of 330.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2150.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mesa, WA a Good Place to Live?

Mesa is a small town of 717 in Washington, with a median household income of $72,813 and a 17.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Mesa stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All 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

Index: 98.0

Mesa's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mesa costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mesa, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$956	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mesa's violent crime rate is 330.8 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

330.8 /100k

Property Crime

2150.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mesa is served primarily by North Franklin School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mesa, WA	National Avg
School District	North Franklin School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mesa sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 8.8 inches of annual precipitation and 13.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mesa, WA
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	8.8"
Annual Snowfall	13.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mesa, WA	National Avg
Population	717	—
Median Age	18.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	74.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	49.7%	22.2%
65 and over	3.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Basin City, WA 7 mi Connell, WA 10 mi Hatton, WA 16 mi Othello, WA 19 mi Kahlotus, WA 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Mesa

Mesa, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99330

Mesa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesa, WA affordable or expensive?

Mesa's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mesa roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,500 and median rent is $956/month.

What is the crime rate in Mesa, WA?

Mesa's violent crime rate is 330.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2150.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mesa?

Public schools in Mesa are operated by North Franklin School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mesa, WA a good place to live?

Mesa, WA has a population of 717, a median household income of $72,813, and an unemployment rate of 17.3%. 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?

Mesa averages 39.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.8 inches with about 13.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mesa?

Mesa, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99330.

What is the population of Mesa?

The population of Mesa, Washington is 717 with a median age of 18.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mesa?

Key numbers for living in Mesa: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $130,500, median household income $72,813, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mesa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.