Moving to or from Mesa?
Third-largest Arizona city, largest Phoenix suburb, and home to the Mormon Temple that gives Mesa its religious-historical backbone. A grid city of 500,000 that's bigger than Atlanta but feels like a residential overflow of Phoenix.
- 515,000 City population
- 5,000,000 Metro area
- 1878 Founded
- Phoenix East Valley (Maricopa County) Region
Why people move to Mesa.
- Third-largest Arizona city by population — bigger than Miami or Atlanta
- The Arizona Temple (LDS) — first Mormon temple built outside Utah (1927)
- Spring training home of the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics (Sloan Park, Hohokam Stadium)
- Mesa Grande Cultural Park — a preserved Hohokam civilization archaeological site
- Part of the rapidly-growing Phoenix East Valley
- Arizona State University Polytechnic campus
Mesa was founded in 1878 by Mormon pioneers, and the Arizona Temple in Mesa was the first Mormon temple built outside Utah (completed 1927). Mesa still has one of the largest LDS populations of any US city outside Utah — roughly 15–20% of the city identifies as LDS.
Where people live in Mesa.
A quick guide to Mesa's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown Mesa
Historic core being revitalized with Light Rail and Mesa Arts Center.
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Dobson Ranch
Master-planned community with lake.
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Las Sendas
Upscale northeast Mesa with mountain views.
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Red Mountain Ranch
East Mesa established master-planned community.
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Eastmark
Newest master-planned community in far east Mesa.
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Superstition Springs
East Mesa retail/residential hub near the Superstition Mountains.
Where people spend their time in Mesa.
- Arizona Temple (Mesa LDS Temple) Downtown Mesa
- Mesa Arts Center Downtown Mesa
- Mesa Grande Cultural Park North Mesa
- Superstition Mountains (adjacent) East of Mesa
- Sloan Park (Cubs spring training) West Mesa
- Hohokam Stadium (A's spring training) Central Mesa
Planning a Mesa move.
- Mesa's summer heat (often exceeding Phoenix's) requires dawn-start moves June–August.
- Spring training season (February–March) brings 30,000+ daily visitors and traffic spikes.
- Master-planned communities in east Mesa have HOA requirements — verify 2 weeks ahead.
- Arizona DOT common-carrier authority required — verify any Mesa mover's license.
Moving in Mesa: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Mesa?
Local moves run $800–$2,700 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,600–$6,000 for 3–4 bedroom. Similar to Phoenix but slightly cheaper in some neighborhoods.
Is Mesa really LDS-heavy?
Historically yes, though the percentage has dropped with Phoenix metro growth. Roughly 15–20% of Mesa identifies as LDS — still higher than most US cities. The Arizona Temple anchors the religious-historical community.
Do Mesa movers need a state license?
Yes. Arizona DOT Motor Vehicle Division common-carrier authority is required.
When's the best time to move to Mesa?
October through April. Summer extreme heat and February–March spring training complicate other periods.
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