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Mesa, AZ
Population: 464,704
WHY IT’S A WINNER: Affffffffffffffffordable homes, easy access to quality health care, and mild winters (an average temperature of 54 ° in January) make this Southwest town, nestled near the Superstition Mountains and just half an hour from Phoenix, a desirable spot.
THE STATS: Median home price: $218,800 Median household income: $48,259
houses on the market
$205,200 3 BR, 21/2 BA, 2,145 sq. ft. Agent: Kenny Klaus, The Kenny Klaus Team
$309,000 5 BR, 21/2 BA, 3,199 sq. ft. Agent: Jacqueline Moore, Opendoor
$365,000 4 BR, 3 BA, 2,835 sq. ft. Agent: Renee Merritt, The Merritt Group, Coldwell Banker…