Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Swig n' Sweets
Coffee Shop
Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, & Gallery
Coffee Shop
The Nile Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Hola Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Henhouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Nutrition Boulevard
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) F
Hohokam Stadium
Stadium
Mesa Historical Museum
Museum
Kino Aquatic Center
Water Park
Scarizona Scaregrounds
Attraction
Mesa Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Shepherd Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Engine 2355
Attraction
Pioneer Park Water Wall and Splash Pad
Water Park
Carson Aquatic Complex
Water Park
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Museum
idea Museum
Museum
Mesa Historical Museum
Museum
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
Museum
The Millet House Art Collective
Art Gallery
Mesa Arts Center
Theatre Arts
OneOhOne Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Ribaudo Fine Arts Studio
Art Gallery
National Comedy Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Nile Theater
Theatre Arts
Piper Repertory Theater
Theatre Arts
Cinemark
Cinema
Zarco Guerrero
Museum
Club Red
Nightclub
El Cancun
Nightclub
Sloan Park
Stadium
Food and Drink (57) D-
Sonic
Fast Food
Water & Ice
Beverages
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Super Stop Mesa Liquor Store
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Beer World
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Twisterz Frozen Dessert
Sweets
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Steve's Krazy Sub
Fast Food
Mesa Drummer
Bar
Fairway Liquor Market
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (9) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
West Mesa Community Development Corporation
Community Centre
Humanist Community Center
Community Centre
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Desert Fitness
Gym
K’é Main Street Learning Lab
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Rock Steady Boxing
Gym
Tone Zone
Gym
Salt River Community Building
Community Centre
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Mesa Metropolitan USBC Association
Community Centre
The Foundry
Gym
Way of Life Facility
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Quick Cash Market
Grocery Store
Grandma's Kitchen
Bakery
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Tortilleria y Carniceria Linda
Butcher
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Super Carniceria Los Alamos
Butcher
Proof Bread
Bakery
Community Market
Grocery Store
Carniceria La Constancia
Butcher
Food City
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Pescaderia El Puerto de Guaymas 2
Seafood
Carniceria El Potrero
Butcher
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho
Grocery Store
La Guadalupana Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
H Mart
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Alpine Valley Bread
Bakery
Parks (181) A+
Mesa Meadows Subdivision Water Retention Basin
Park
Pleasant Shadows Subdivision Mini Park
Park
Old West Valley Subdivision Mini Park
Park
Park of the Canals
Park
Indian Compound Playground
Playground
Greenbelt Basin
Park
Whitman Park
Park
Sun Circle Basin
Park
Porter Park
Park
Country Manor Subdivision Mini Park
Park
Country Manor Subdivision Mini Park
Park
Candlelight Park
Park
Candlelight Park
Park
Fitch Park
Park
Oakwood Estates Subdivision Mini Park
Park
Rocket Park
Park
Escobedo Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Gilbert Estates Phase Two Mini Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Rendezvous Park
Park
Chapparal Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Freedom Park
Park
Acacia Retention Basin
Park
Shops (84) A-
Circle Seven Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Fat Boys
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Mesa Mobile Express
Electronics
Solar Nails
Beauty
Kwik Corner
Convenience Store
Bita Market Kitchen
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Crosby Farm & Ranch Supply
Pets
Kelley Communications
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Universal Cuts & Design
Hairdresser
Archer's Bikes
Bicycle
PC Outlet
Electronics
Daisy Nails
Beauty
Bloomers Flower & Gift Shop
Florist
Arizona Flower Shop
Florist
Verizon
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. West Central (A)

2. Northeast (B+)

3. Central (B+)

4. Northwest (D+)

5. Southeast (F)

commute D-

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Northwest.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations D-
Stapley Drive - School Bus Depot
Bus Station
Mesa Dr/ Main St
Transit Station
Center/ Main St
Transit Station
Gilbert Road/McDowell Road Park-and-Ride
Bus Station
10553
Bus Stop
Country Club/ Main St
Transit Station
Stapley/ Main St
Transit Station
All Aboard America
Bus Station
Mesa Railroad Station
Transit Station
Gilbert Rd/ Main St
Transit Station
Alma School/ Main St
Transit Station
16204
Bus Stop
16203
Bus Stop
16890
Bus Stop
16202
Bus Stop
16201
Bus Stop
Sycamore/Main St Transit Center
Bus Station
16200
Bus Stop
Sycamore/ Main St
Transit Station
Mesa Drive/Southern
Bus Stop
Southern/Mesa Drive
Bus Stop
Southern/Hobson
Bus Stop
Southern/Sirrine
Bus Stop
16199
Bus Stop
Southern/Mesa Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. West Central (A+)

2. Central (A+)

3. Northwest (D-)

4. Northeast (F)

5. Southwest (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in Northwest is 108/100 - which is 8% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Central (A+)

2. Southwest (A+)

3. Central (A+)

4. Southeast (A-)

5. Northwest (B+)

crime D

Northwest crime rates are 2,292 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
1,800 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
492 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Southeast (B+)

2. Northeast (B)

3. Central (C-)

4. Northwest (D)

5. Southwest (F)

employment D+

The median income in Northwest is $51,817 - which is 1% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$51,817 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Northeast (B)

2. Southeast (C+)

3. Central (C-)

4. Southwest (C-)

5. Northwest (D+)

health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mesa Fire Station 211
Fire Station
Allegra Dental
Dentist
Desert Grove Family Medical
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging
Clinic
HonorHealth Medical Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Desert Grove Family Medical
Clinic
Chaffee Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
English Dermatology
Clinic
The Little Clinic
Doctor
Ashbrook Dental Care
Dentist
Fry's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Arista Imaging
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Genesis - Mesa Christian Health & Rehab Center
Clinic
COPA Health
Clinic
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center – Mesa
Clinic
Banner Health Children's Clinic
Clinic
KPC Promise Hospital of Phoenix
Hospital
Phoenix Neurological Institute
Clinic
Phoenician Primary Care
Clinic
Eastport Dental
Dentist
Mesa Neurology
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northeast (C-)

2. Southwest (C-)

3. Northwest (D+)

4. West Central (F)

5. Central (F)

housing A

Northwest home prices are $186,437 - which is 5% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$186,437 B
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Southeast (A+)

2. Northeast (A+)

3. Central (A+)

4. Southwest (A)

5. Northwest (A)

schools C-

The Northwest graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (16) A
Mckellips Learning Center
Kerr Elementary School
Gem Charter School
Whitman Elementary School
Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy - Sequoia Lehi
Eisenhower Center For Innovation
Macarthur Elementary School
Mesa Distance Learning Program
Lehi Elementary School
Montessori House Charter School
Learning Foundation
Edison Elementary School
Step Up School
Redeemer Christian School
East Valley Academy
Hawthorne Elementary School
Montessori International School
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Emerson Elementary School
Hale Elementary School
Concordia Charter School
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
Franklin West Elementary
Field Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Evit - Kino Junior High
Mesa Distance Learning Program
Learning Foundation
Redeemer Christian School
Westwood High School
Carson Junior High School
Academy With Community Partners
Heritage Academy
Evit - Mesa Junior High
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Evit - Poston Junior High
Poston Junior High School
Mountain View High School
Evit - Mountain View High School
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
Evit - Westwood High School
Evit - Carson Jr. High School
Evit - Powell Jr. High School
Evit - Brimhall Jr. High School
Evit - Mesa High School
Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
Dobson-Montessori School
Stapley Junior High School
Evit - Stapley Junior High
East Valley Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Northeast (B+)

2. Southeast (C+)

3. Central (C)

4. Northwest (C-)

5. Southwest (D+)

ratings A+

Northwest has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Southeast (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. Northeast (A)

4. Southwest (A)

5. West Central (B)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Northwest, Mesa, AZ Area Guide

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Northwest Mesa, AZ Neighborhood Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2014) I relocated to the Northwest section of Mesa about five years ago. The neighborhoods are considered to be what is east of the Riverview Shopping Center. One thing I noticed about this place right from the start is the wonderful dining establishments. There are numerous entertainm ...Read More ent venues and plenty of education opportunities. Because the city is so close to Tempe, it brings even more opportunities within a short dive.

The freeways system is good here, and it makes getting around this metropolitan area quick. Considered part of the greater Phoenix area, the freeway system is quite elaborate and well placed. I have no problem making it across town to my job in no time. Of course there are the usual busy times; for the most part transportation around here is a breeze.

Hope you like heat if you're moving to this area. The summers are scorching hot, because it is primarily a desert town. AC is a must here. However, there are plenty of places to off-set the heat. There are indoor sporting events, plenty of shopping malls and of course movie theaters. There are some outdoor activities too, for those who want to wait till evening. There are some water parks that offer free admission, and even a few of the schools are equipped with swimming pools.

Whether kid or adult, the Phoenix Zoo is a blast. Desert Breeze Park is a water park that is also a great deal of fun. Hohokam Stadium is a must for all baseball enthusiasts. The Cubs do their spring training here. There are numerous concerts and other community festivals held here too. Nature enthusiasts will love being close to the Tonto National Forest. It's a great place to hike, fish and just enjoy the great outdoors. If a person needs to leave Mesa, the Sky Harbor International Airport is a mere 30 minutes away. The 101 and 202 freeways make this easily accessible.

Those who are relocating to Mesa will find that it is a great place to live. Rental units and purchasing a house is reasonable here. Due to its centralized location, it makes everything convenient. The homes here are beautiful and have a Southwestern flair. The people are nice and very inviting. There is always something to do, so there is never a reason to be bored. Outside of the heat in the summer, it is one of the best places on earth to live. Northwest Mesa AZ Neighborhood Review Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Northwest? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mesa Meadows Subdivision Water Retention Basin
      Pleasant Shadows Subdivision Mini Park
      Old West Valley Subdivision Mini Park
      Park of the Canals
      Indian Compound Playground
      Greenbelt Basin
      Whitman Park
      Sun Circle Basin

      Entertainment

      Hohokam Stadium
      Mesa Historical Museum
      Kino Aquatic Center
      Scarizona Scaregrounds
      Mesa Amphitheatre
      Shepherd Auditorium
      Engine 2355
      Pioneer Park Water Wall and Splash Pad

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Water & Ice
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Domino's
      Burger King
      Super Stop Mesa Liquor Store
      Papa John's

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Northwest.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwest? The cost of living in Northwest is 108/100 - which is 8% higher than Arizona.
      Northwest
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Mesa
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwest? Northwest crime rates are 2,292, which are 8% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      2,292 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Northwest? The median income in Northwest is $51,817 which is 1% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $51,8176% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,92420% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northwest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Banner Children’s at Cardon Children’s Medical Center
      Banner Physical Therapy
      Mountain Vista Medical Center
      Arizona General Hospital
      Banner Heart Hospital
      Banner Baywood Medical Center
      KPC Promise Hospital of Phoenix
      Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Safeway
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Albertsons Pharmacy
      Safeway

      Doctors

      AZ Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Center
      Arizona Maxillofacial Surgeons P.C. (AZ MAX)
      Rollins & Petersen Orthodontics - Mesa
      East Mesa Family Doctors
      The Little Clinic
      Greater Phoenix Periodontics and Implants
      Valley Perinatal
      Desert Cliffs Medical Plaza

      A Housing

      What are Northwest home prices? Northwest home prices are $186,437 - which is 5% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $186,4371% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0096% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Northwest have good schools? The Northwest graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Northwest a good place to live? Northwest has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      4 total surveys

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