Mesa is Arizona's third-largest city covering an area of 128 square miles. Located in Maricopa County, just 15 miles east of Phoenix, Mesa is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

There are good reasons for Mesa's growth and why over 430,000 people call this place home. A progressive, forward looking local government with a vision for the future, modern infrastructure, low costs of doing business, reasonable tax structure, a skilled and well-educated workforce, low crime rate, superior schools, affordable housing and excellent healthcare contribute to the high quality of life people expect from this city. As part of the Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area, Mesa provides the advantages of a thriving metropolis while maintaining the feel of a suburban environment, offering a dynamic recreational, educational and business environment.

Mesa enjoys many amenities such as parks within easy walking distance from home, a variety of sports facilities enjoyed by athletes young and old alike, highly rated golf courses for every skill level, a diversity of special events, community festivals, and the ever-popular Chicago Cubs Spring Training baseball.

The City provides a full range of municipal services, such as modern police - force and fire departments, parks and recreation, libraries, transportation, neighborhood outreach and general administration. The City of Mesa also owns and operates several enterprises including the operation of electricity, gas, water, wastewater, solid waste, aquatics, airports, golf courses and a community center.