Business Environment
Built for Business.
Mesa Works.
Mesa, Arizona is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities—home to 523,220 residents and the second largest city in the Phoenix–Mesa metro area. Larger than Miami, Minneapolis, and St. Louis, Mesa offers the scale businesses need and the agility they want.
Located within a 5.2 million–person metro, projected to reach 5.5 million by 2030, Mesa spans 140 square miles of opportunity—strategically positioned for growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Why Mesa Works
- A diverse, resilient economy producing high-quality jobs
- An educated, skilled workforce ready for today’s and tomorrow’s industries
- A proven public–private partnership that supports innovation and next-generation technologies
- A business community that operates locally and competes globally
Business Assistance That Works
The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development partners with your business at every stage—site selection, expansion, relocation, and beyond. We streamline the process, solve challenges, and help ensure your business succeeds in Mesa from day one.
Demographics
Mesa is home to a growing, educated population, with the median age of 38. More than one third of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. With more than 203,000 households, Mesa’s average household income exceeds $111,000.
Workforce
Leading employers like Boeing and Banner Health Systems benefit from Mesa’s well-educated workforce, more than 44% of which have an associate degree or higher. The Phoenix-Mesa MSA has more than 2.7 million workers, up 1.8% from 2024.
Major Employers
Home to such major employers as Mesa Public Schools, Banner Health, The Boeing Company, and Dexcom, Mesas offers a strong employment base withing city limits.
Taxes
Mesa, Arizona offers a competitive operating environment compared to other Southwest markets. For more than a decade, Arizona has implemented reductions in taxes and created incentive programs favorable to businesses.
Infrastructure
Leading employers benefit from Mesa’s resilient infrastructure, including reliable power, citywide fiber, and a 100-year assured water supply certified by the State of Arizona. Mesa’s multimodal transportation system is anchored by three regional airports and supported by direct access to Loop 101, Loop 202, and US-60, enabling efficient domestic and international business operations.
Education
Within a 30-minute drive of Mesa, there are approximately 1.51 million adults age 25 or older; 51.5% (age 25+) with an associate’s degree or higher. Mesa also benefits from a four-year graduation rate higher than that of Arizona and the U.S.
Incentives & Programs
Businesses locating or expanding in Mesa may be eligible for special state and/or local incentives and programs, including Foreign Trade Zone, Opportunity Zones, Military Reuse Zone, and Qualified Jobs Tax Credit, among many others.
Living Here
As one of the premier cities in the Southwest, Mesa offers a diverse and affordable quality of life. And being the nation’s 37th largest city and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area, Mesa has all the amenities of a big city while maintaining the charm and intimacy of a neighborhood community.