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Mesa, Arizona Reverse Mortgage and Seniors Related Information and Fun Facts
Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage in Mesa, Arizona? You are not alone! The City of Mesa was founded in 1878 and incorporated July 15, 1883 with an approximate population of 300 and an area of one square mile.
Today, the City’sestimated population is over 440,000 within a corporate area of approximately
129 square miles. Total land area encompasses 170 square miles. Mesa ranks as the 40th most populous city in the United States, larger than the cities of Atlanta, Miami, St. Louis and Pittsburgh.
The population of those who are 65 and older grew from 35,713 in 1990 to an estimated 60,160 in 2005.
Source: City of Mesa Executive Budget Plan
One of the popular Adult Communities in Mesa is Leisure World. See the Video Tour of Leisure World taken by Jay Thompson aka "The Phoenix Real Estate Guy". You can learn more about Jay at ThePhoenixRealEstateGuy.com.
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Mesa, Arizona Fun Facts
Mesa, located in south-central Arizona, is the third-largest city in the state and one of America's new breed of fast growing cities. A suburb of Phoenix, Mesa is the largest suburb in the country, with a population of 400,000 with 37% growth in the 1990s. Initially inhabited by Native Americans and Spanish explorers, the area became US territory after the Mexican American War. Mormon pioneers founded the city in 1878; a large Mormon population (25%) remains there today. During World War II, Mesa was a major Air Force training center at Falcon Field Airport and Williams Air Force Base. After the war, many military families decided to settle in Mesa permanently.
Today, Mesa is a prospering industrial area, with companies like Boeing and AT&T among its leading employers. The area's climate makes it an ideal tourist destination; a strong and growing economy lure top companies and young professionals.
Mesa Culture
In downtown Mesa, the Arts and Cultural District is home to the Mesa Arts Center, the Mesa Southwest Shakespeare Company, the Mesa Southwest Museum and several galleries, dance companies and theaters. The Mesa Amphitheatre is one of metro Phoenix's top places to see popular music's biggest acts. Other cultural attractions in Mesa include the Commemorative Air Force Museum and the Mesa Historical Society & Museum.
Mesa Sports and Leisure
With sunshine throughout the year, Mesa is an ideal location for the Chicago Cubs' spring training operations. For season-long minor league baseball, the Mesa Angels are an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels. Just 18 miles away, Phoenix is home to major league baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, the NFL's Phoenix Cardinals, the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes.
Mesa Outdoors
The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area is a golfer's paradise, with over 100 courses in the area. Desert Forest Golf Club in nearby Carefree and The Rim, an hour northwest in Payson, are among Golfweek Magazine's Best Courses in America list. For world-class hiking and rafting, the Grand Canyon is 3 hours away.
Mesa at Night
Mesa has an excellent nightlife, with many of the attractions of a larger city, but more of a small town personality. For big city action, Phoenix is just a short ride away.
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Recent News Updates
Councilman seeks Mesa partnership registry
5 January 2009 | 11:00 pm
City may become only the third in Ariz. to offer domestic-partner registry to unmarried couples.
Valley LDS leader, developer dies at 62
5 January 2009 | 5:51 pm
A developer who quietly orchestrated reformation of a drug-infested neighborhood into a gateway for the Mesa Arizona Temple (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) died Monday at his Gilbert home.
Boeing's Mesa plant to play role in new aircraft contract
5 January 2009 | 4:40 pm
The Boeing Co.'s Mesa plant will play an integral role in fulfilling a $9.5 million contract the aircraft company won to provide technical support and repair services to the Netherlands.
Teen punches kidnapper in groin, escapes
5 January 2009 | 3:45 pm
A 16-year-old boy escaped a kidnapping this morning by punching his attacker in the groin, Mesa police said.
Arson suspected in weekend house fire
5 January 2009 | 10:12 am
A fire that occurred in a vacant home over the weekend appears to be arson, Mesa police said today.
Would-be robber flees Chase Bank without money
5 January 2009 | 10:11 am
A would-be bank robber came up empty after he attempted to hold up a Chase bank in West Mesa, police said Monday morning.
Car theft suspect nabbed after falling into pool
5 January 2009 | 10:11 am
A fleeing car-theft suspect was arrested after he jumped over backyard fence and fell into a swimming pool, and his alleged accomplice was bitten by a police dog that found him hiding under an old truck, Mesa police said today.
Mesa slumps in literacy
3 January 2009 | 7:00 am
Among 71 U.S. cities of 250,000 people or more, Mesa comes in at No. 61, the same ranking it held last year.
Contractor is held, accused of bilking projects of funds
2 January 2009 | 11:00 pm
Mesa police recently arrested an unlicensed Valley contractor accused of bilking $108,000 from unfinished residential and commercial projects.
Mesa auto repair shop 'a total loss' after fire
2 January 2009 | 8:59 pm
An automotive repair shop in Mesa was completely burned Friday night after 30 firefighters battled the blaze but could not save the business.
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