Mesa Heights
Neighborhood in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma County
Midcentury-era homes, privacy and solar panels
Mesa Heights’ blocks are filled with homes showing ranch-style, midcentury, bungalow and Craftsman designs. The neighborhood also has a community of manufactured homes. Fences and gates surround many properties, while several owners place solar panels on their roofs to take advantage of Yuma’s exceptional number of sunny days. This city of about 100,000 people holds the distinction of being the sunniest locality in the world. Depending on size, single-family costs can go from about $140,000 to $280,000.
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Kennedy Memorial Park’s unique attractions and activities
The multi-purpose Kennedy Memorial Park spans 17 acres. In addition to common amenities like its playground and basketball courts, the site’s unique attractions include horseshoe pits, a skate park and an in-line rink used by roller hockey teams of all ages. Youth soccer teams use the open fields, while the sand volleyball court often hosts pickup games. The 4th Avenue Gym operates around the clock. “You got a gym here that’s one of the only gyms in town that’s fully staffed 24 hours a day, "Haile says. "You can go to the gym at two in the morning and feel comfortable because there’s staff there at all times.”
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The community involved Harvest Preparatory Academy
Schools within Mesa Heights include C.W. McGraw Elementary and Gila Vista High, which respectively get C-plus and C-minus grades from Niche. Another neighborhood school is the Harvest Preparatory Academy, which receives a C-plus from Niche. The public charter school serves students from kindergarten to 12th grade and is heavily involved in the community with activities like a food drive and neighborhood cleanup. Students may also finish their public education at Kofa High School, which gets a C-plus from Niche.
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Close to Yuma County Fairgrounds
The neighborhood is a few miles from the Yuma County Fairgrounds. Every April, the site buzzes with excitement when the fair brings out the colorful and lighted carnival rides. Those in attendance can also see livestock shows and cars kick up dirt during the demolition derby. The fairgrounds neighbors the Yuma International Airport, which hosts the Yuma Airshow in March. The show features various aircraft demonstrations and even other events like wrestling.Accessibility and proximity to I-8
The Yuma County Area Transit has several bus stops along the neighborhood. The city is also gathering input for plans to improve accessibility, an issue of importance for Mesa Heights’ disabled population. “We want ramps and elevators and we need people to be able to get into stores and navigate through life. I think it’s a very progressive thing for a small town to be doing,” says Pamela Clark, who runs a mobility scooter business in Mesa Heights.Mesa Heights is about a mile off Interstate 8 and 3 miles from Yuma’s historic downtown. Two miles south is the Yuma International Airport, where the Marine Corps keeps an airfield. The airport handles commercial services, but only American Airlines flights between Yuma, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth. The Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center is the closest hospital facility.
Small local spots serving doughnuts, drinks and Hispanic fare
Yuma’s Donuts is a stop for breakfast and late-night snacks. Sports fans enjoy catching up on the latest sports highlights at Burgers & Beer. The chile relleno and Mexicali Burger are among the favorites at this small chain. MR Burros serves Southwestern favorites from a cozy yellow shack with a small patio. La Cocina De Lilly serves Mexican favorites, while Yuma's The Friendly Tavern is a late-night hangout with pool and dart games. Fry’s Food and Drug is the nearest chain grocer, but the neighborhood has more local options with the Yuma Market and Stan’s Grocery.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sam Azar
Sam Azar
Realty Executives
(928) 256-0103
240 Total Sales
1 in Mesa Heights
$45,000 Price
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Nabile Fuentes
Nabile Fuentes
The Realty Agency
(928) 597-5027
241 Total Sales
3 in Mesa Heights
$30K - $215K Price Range
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Leann Sanders
Leann Sanders
The Realty Agency - Foothills
(989) 898-0049
48 Total Sales
1 in Mesa Heights
$170,200 Price
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Diego Torres
Diego Torres
Responds QuicklyKino Realty Group
(928) 291-4387
107 Total Sales
2 in Mesa Heights
$135K - $160K Price Range
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Joshua Lugo
Joshua Lugo
Responds QuicklyExit Realty Yuma
(928) 723-3116
118 Total Sales
4 in Mesa Heights
$80K - $152K Price Range
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Annina Hurtado
Annina Hurtado
Responds QuicklyBarrett Real Estate
(928) 597-1618
25 Total Sales
1 in Mesa Heights
$168,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kennedy Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mesa Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mesa Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mesa Heights, Yuma sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mesa Heights, Yuma over the last 12 months is $200,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$229,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
162
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,154
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,575
Median Age
33
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,962
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,434
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.9%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
La Mesa Linda
Suburban community in central Yuma with houses, condos and apartments
La Mesa Manor
Suburban community near to schools, parks and local businesses in central Yuma
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