How Does Mesa, AZ Spend Tax Money?
Mesa, AZ spends $12,768 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.4B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($953/person), Fire Protection ($422/person), Highways & Roads ($192/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (90/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $12,768 |
| Total Revenue | $18.0B |
| Total Debt | $236.3M |
| Population | 503,390 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 90/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$953/person
Fire Protection$422/person
Highways & Roads$192/person
Health$147/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.