Population 103,698 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northeast
Household size in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.77 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Northeast has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 37.1 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 39.1 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 40.2 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.1 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Northeast skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.9, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Northeast, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northeast
Renters in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 32.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 37.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 37.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 33.7% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northeast is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 14.0% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 9.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Northeast: 13.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1986 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1990 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Northeast is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across Mesa. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,167 | $1,044 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,259 | $1,079 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,379 | $1,234 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,885 | $1,815 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$718 | +$771 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northeast costs $1,885 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $718 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northeast
Bachelor's degrees in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 23.4% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 24.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 26.9% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 32.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Northeast as nationally: 36.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Mesa overall (32.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 85.3% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 86.8% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 88.3% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 90.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Northeast is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northeast
| Period | Northeast | Mesa | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Northeast than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northeast compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 2.45 | 49.1 | 7.5% | 20.3% | 13.3% | 1993 | $1,885 | 36.3% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Southeast Mesa | 2.57 | 43.5 | 10.2% | 26.3% | 12.4% | 1998 | $2,023 | 32.9% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Central Mesa | 2.71 | 38.9 | 13.6% | 35.5% | 7.9% | 1985 | $1,715 | 30.5% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Woodridge Lakes | 2.96 | 38.4 | 8.6% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 1978 | $1,688 | 39.7% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Hohokam Village | 2.60 | 31.4 | 25.1% | 54.7% | 8.8% | 1983 | $1,687 | 32.5% | 89.8% | 13.7% |
| West Central | 2.97 | 32.8 | 23.0% | 59.3% | 7.7% | 1979 | $1,504 | 17.5% | 77.5% | 5.6% |
| Heritage District | 2.31 | 34.3 | 7.4% | 50.2% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,758 | 36.6% | 90.9% | 1.7% |
| Palm Springs | 2.68 | 45.2 | 8.0% | 44.5% | 16.2% | 1988 | $1,515 | 22.5% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| The Islands | 2.38 | 44.4 | 9.0% | 19.4% | 3.3% | 1992 | $2,730 | 47.6% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
| Southwest Mesa | 2.39 | 35.3 | 13.2% | 50.9% | 8.6% | 1981 | $1,675 | 32.6% | 91.6% | 4.4% |
| San Tan Ranch | 3.23 | 36.9 | 15.1% | 30.0% | 3.5% | 2004 | $2,371 | 43.8% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Pasadina, Houston, TX · Roosevelt, Fresno, CA · South Side, Corpus Christi, TX · Southeast Mesa, Mesa, AZ · Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO · Southwest, Anaheim, CA · Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY · Wakefield-Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY · West San Jose, San Jose, CA · Westlake, Los Angeles, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northeast. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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