Mesa was founded by Mormon missionaries  more than 119 years ago.  Since that time it has become the 3rd largest city in Arizona with a population of 422,000.  Mesa attracts families seeking an alternative to the complexities of many American cities with the feeling that it is a good place to raise a family.  Mesa also attracts senior citizens, "snowbirds", and those seeking to escape the weather of colder U.S. locales during the winter months.  Affordability is a contributing factor in Mesa's continuing growth.  The median home price in Mesa is about $90,000 and there is no city property tax.  Housing options include modern apartment complexes, traditional and Spanish-influenced single-family homes and expansive retirement communities.

Mesa has a well respected school system.  The Mesa Public School District educates more than 69,000 students each year creating a strong work ethic in its students and fostering high levels of productivity and customer service, making Mesa an attractive place for business and industry.

Mesa has more than 20 golf courses and 47 city parks within the 123-square-mile city limits.  Only an hour's drive east of the city are four popular lakes for fishing and boating.