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Mesa Arizona

Located just east of Phoenix, Mesa is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. The Valley of the Sun boasts an assortment of retirement lifestyle and leisure pursuits in high demand by those seeking a warmer climate. The Sonoran Desert provides a playground for sought-after outdoor recreation. History buffs will enjoy learning about Mesa’s story of mysterious Indians, Spanish expeditions, early American explorers, and Mormon migrations. Population: 439,041 as of the 2010 census.

Climate: Reveling in more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Mesa’s summer is searing hot in summer, but balmy days prevail in winter. Mesa gets a mere 8 inches of rain per year.

Cost of living: Retirees will appreciate that the cost of living in Mesa is 5% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Retirement housing tends to be about 24% greater than the national average. The median home cost in Mesa is $176,200.

Colleges and Universities: Mesa Community College sponsors a program called New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning. This is a peer-led, self-directed volunteer organization of more than 400+ active adult members.

Transportation:Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport provides air transportation, and Valley Metro’s Red Line operates buses from the airport to Mesa.

Travel and tourism: The area has major museums, top-notch professional sports such as the ever-popular Chicago Cubs Spring Training baseball, a cornucopia of excellent restaurants, nonstop nightlife, superlative shopping and world-class golf.

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