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Mormon beginnings leave behind a city center for all
Founded beside Mesa’s original townsite, the Temple Historic District is among the city's oldest communities. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it features a variety of classic midcentury homes and a healthy dose of new construction on wide streets named after the Mormon pioneers who founded the community. The area's religious influence is surely noticeable with a mighty neoclassical centerpiece taking the form of a large and highly manicured Mormon temple. But the community nevertheless offers an uncommonly quaint urban center brimming with activities for folks of all backgrounds and beliefs.
The Mormon Temple is a big draw, and the namesake for the Temple neighborhood.
This row of homes of various styles are located in the center of historic Temple neighborhood.
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Midcentury modesty with Mormon design influence
Temple has all of the telltale signs of Mormon urbanism. Very wide, tree-shaded streets collide with each other to form a rigid grid pattern of modest homes on long city blocks surrounding a central community green. Garden patches sitting behind fenced-in yards can be seen all across Temple's many original midcentury ramblers and bungalows, as well as its healthy stock of new builds that preserve the neighborhood's established style. Of course, some designs break up the pattern too, such as adobe-style homes accented with stained glass, or an occasional Tudor-style, sometimes with half-timber facades. Some properties have been retrofitted into condos, and more multi-family options can be found for rent closer to Main Street. Despite its age and location, Temple homes don’t fetch a hefty price tag. Prices tend to range from just under $300,000 up to $450,000, mostly depending on lot size.
The historic Temple neighborhood is just east of Downtown Mesa.
Colorful plants surround this brick home in the Temple neighborhood.
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Playing like the pioneers
With a 15-foot water wall in addition to a splash pad, summers are best spent at Pioneer Park, which has won numerous awards. Children can spend hours at this expansive 18-acre community green, which features a massive treehouse-style play area complete with slides and a 500-ft suspension bridge. Also offered are several sports amenities, such as lighted basketball courts and 12 rentable horseshoe pits. History buffs can check out the park's decommissioned steam locomotive, once used by Southern Pacific Railroad. If looking for a place that’s a little less crowded, Stapley Park sits on the southern end of the neighborhood, complete with a playground, basketball and picnic area.
Local school children play at the playground in Pioneer Park in Mesa.
Cool off during the warmer months at the splashpad in Pioneer Park in Mesa.
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Nearby schools and creative charters
Public school students begin at either Edison or Lowell Elementary Schools, which both earn Niche scores of B-minus, then finish at either Westwood or Mesa High Schools, which both have scores of B-plus. In between, students can attend their regular Kino Junior High, which has a C Niche score. Alternatively, students with a passion for theater can enroll in the nearby New Horizons School for the Performing Arts, a public charter school next to Stapley Park.
The youngsters in Mesa are enrolled as students at Westwood High School.
Lowell Elementary School in Mesa is named after James Russell Lowell.
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Celebrating local art and flavor
Residents are just three blocks west of Downtown Mesa, which is filled with additional entertainment. But staying local requires no sacrifice of activities, especially with the neighborhood's ample space for events. The Mesa Temple hosts frequent activities open to the public, including evening concert recitals and gallery displays for local artists. Right outside, Pioneer Park is host to a bi-weekly "Feastival" with food truck vendors from across the state. When looking to stay active, the Eagles Community Center is a go-to spot for Zumba classes.
Temple is a very bike and pedestrian friendly neighborhood.
Temple and the surrounding area is known for its public art and statues.
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Light rail trips to Phoenix and the airport
A light rail stop sits at the center of the neighborhood. Riders can travel all the way into downtown Phoenix and even transfer to a Sky Train at the 44th Street/Washington station to catch a flight out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Bus routes also service the neighborhood's major roads, offering north-south and east-west transit. It is a roughly 2-mile drive to the closest major commuter route, U.S. Highway 60.
Getting to the airport is a breeze with Valley Metro Light Rail access in Temple.
Public transportation is abundant in Temple.
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Religious bookstores and caffeinated tattoos
Plenty of local eateries and shops can be found along East Main Street, such as florists, religious bookstores and music shops. No frills cheeseburgers can be grabbed from Haven Burgers, but some might want to taste the local Latin influence with carne asada fries from Carne Asada Al Carbon. If looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, or something to beat the heat, Sweet Retreat is a favorite among locals. Probably the most standout business on Main Street is Buddha’s Brew Coffee Café, distinguished from its neighbors for its one-of-a-kind offerings of caffeine and ink. Pairing a menu of traditional and vegan food options with an array of coffees and teas, patrons can grab a warm drink or hearty meal before sitting down to receive a tattoo. For groceries, locals head 1 mile east to Food City.
Temple residents head to Desert Books to pickup some new reading material.
Get a fresh cup of coffee at Buddha's Brew in the Temple neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Pioneer Park
Basketball
Playground
Waterpark
Escobedo Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Fitch Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Stapley Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Aripine Park
Dog Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Washington Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Transit
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
22 min drive
Bus
Mesa Dr & 2nd St
Bus
Mesa Dr & 2nd Av
Bus
Broadway Rd & Horne
Bus
Broadway Rd & Hobson
Bus
Mesa Dr & 1st St
Bus
Broadway Rd & Lesueur
Bus
Mesa Dr & Main St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Temple
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Temple Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Temple, Mesa sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Temple, Mesa over the last 12 months is $432,500, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,950
Median Age
31
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,679
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,774
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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