Living here
Nearest 4-year college81 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates89.6%
College graduates18.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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City of Mesa Economic Development
Mesa’s Office of Economic Development works to enhance Mesa’s economy by fostering a culture of quality, supporting the creation of higher wage jobs, promoting direct investment, and increasing the prosperity of residents. OED is the primary point of contact for existing and prospective businesses, site selectors, developers, and community stakeholders to obtain technical expertise and support services necessary to properly evaluate business opportunities in Mesa.
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Arizona Association for Economic Development
AAED is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that serves as the unified voice for responsible economic development in Arizona, through education, advocacy, and statewide collaboration. It represents rural, suburban, and urban interests across the state in development of key sectors.
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Central Arizona Reg Eco Dev Foundation
Regional economic development organization for Pinal County, Arizona, focused on connecting qualified candidates with community partners and investor members to support business recruitment, retention, and workforce development.
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Real AZ Development Council
REAL AZ is Northeast Arizona's economic development partnership organized by Navajo County Economic Development.
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The Arizona Prospector
Arizona Commerce Authority is a statewide economic development organization that strengthens the local economy through business attraction, retention and support of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The page also presents Arizona Public Service and other regional groups and offers tools and information for site selection and locating properties in Arizona.
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The Navajo Nation Economic Development
Provides information and assistance for economic development on Navajo Nation lands, highlighting skilled labor, energy resources, tax benefits, and varied industries across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The professional staff of the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development offer support to businesses seeking to expand or relocate to the Navajo Nation.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes