In Mesa, Colorado, the median home price is $438,449, compared with the Colorado median of $553,877; median household income is $73,658; the population is 158,601; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 355.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mesa at a glance
Population
158,601
Median Household Income
$73,658
Typical Home Value
$438,449
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
355.6
Avg Commute Time
18.9
About Mesa
Mesa has a population of 158,601. The median home value is $438,449, 21% below the Colorado median. Median household income is $73,658 (23% below the Colorado median). The most populated towns are Grand Junction, Clifton, and Fruita.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mesa
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in Colorado
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Mesa at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mesa?
- Mesa has a population of 158,601 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mesa?
- The median home value in Mesa is $438,449. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mesa?
- Median household income in Mesa is $73,658 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mesa in?
- Mesa is in Colorado.
- How many towns are in Mesa?
- Mesa contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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