The Mormon (LDS) founded Mesa, Arizona, located in Maricopa County and part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area (including Mesa and Scottsdale) is listed as the third largest city in Arizona, immediately after Tucson, AZ.

Currently ranking 41 on the “fastest growing cities” in the United States, Mesa lines up well with the rest of Arizona in that it is very fast growing, and is generally a strong market for both investment and other forms of business. The 2005 “mid decade Census survey” estimated Mesa, Arizona to be home to approximately 500,000 citizens - while a very suburban city, Mesa is one of the most populous cities in the United States.

The city has recently completed the Mesa Arts Center, and is home to many gated communities making it a popular retirement community, and have a high number of senior citizens.

The Mormon population is approximately 50,000 in the 500,000 citizen city of Mesa. The LDS Mormon Church operates the Mesa Arizona Temple, one of the oldest temples in Mesa. The city is also a well known hub for Latter-Day Saints residing in the metropolitan Phoenix area.