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Old 03-26-2007, 11:58 AM
 
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I am A 32 year old mother of 4. I have really been thinking of moving to Mesa from Chicago. I would like my family to live in a different environment Chicago is not it for my children. Can someone give me some input on mesa the truth please don't hide anything. How is the crime rate, schools, gang activities I need the whole 9 yards.
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Old 03-26-2007, 12:32 PM
 
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I am A 32 year old mother of 4. I have really been thinking of moving to Mesa from Chicago. I would like my family to live in a different environment Chicago is not it for my children. Can someone give me some input on mesa the truth please don't hide anything. How is the crime rate, schools, gang activities I need the whole 9 yards.
I recently moved by family to Gilbert, AZ from out of state. Gilbert borders Mesa. Gilbert has one of the best school districts in the state and has been rated the safest city in Arizona. It is also #22 on the list of safest cities in the United States. When I was doing my research as to where to move, this was the best combination of safety/good education/economy that I found. I'm happy we moved here and my children love it. Feel free to PM me if you want to. I'll be happy to give you as much information as possible about my experiences moving here. Good luck.
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Old 03-26-2007, 03:35 PM
 
Location: 5 miles from the center of the universe-The Superstition Mountains
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I am A 32 year old mother of 4. I have really been thinking of moving to Mesa from Chicago. I would like my family to live in a different environment Chicago is not it for my children. Can someone give me some input on mesa the truth please don't hide anything. How is the crime rate, schools, gang activities I need the whole 9 yards.
Here is a good starting point from Mesa PD's web page:

http://www.cityofmesa.org/police/cri...asic_info.aspx

Follow the links to find the specifics you're looking for, or give them a call at the non-emegency number.
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Old 03-26-2007, 07:42 PM
 
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If I had to choose between raising kids in Mesa or in Chicago, I would choose Chicago hands down! What about the suburbs? I would have a hard time raising kids here.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:43 AM
 
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Default Chicago suburbs

The chicago suburbs have pretty really good schools. The only reason Im thinking about moving to AZ is to start off my career in law enforcement.

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Old 03-31-2007, 08:00 PM
 
Location: Mesa Arizona
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Anything east of Linsey and South of the US 60 would be good
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:15 PM
 
Location: Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Gilbert would be much better than Mesa. As far as school systems, Chicago is well more advanced than anywhere in Arizona. I would do some extensive research into private schools, otherwise, you will be disappointed.
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Old 03-31-2007, 09:09 PM
 
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Gilbert would be much better than Mesa. As far as school systems, Chicago is well more advanced than anywhere in Arizona. I would do some extensive research into private schools, otherwise, you will be disappointed.
This is a great point! I totally agree with you. Most of the suburbs have excellant schools up there. Both of my bf's parents were teachers/principals in the west suburbs. AZ is ranked at the near bottom of education.
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Old 04-03-2007, 11:52 AM
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I am A 32 year old mother of 4. I have really been thinking of moving to Mesa from Chicago. I would like my family to live in a different environment Chicago is not it for my children. Can someone give me some input on mesa the truth please don't hide anything. How is the crime rate, schools, gang activities I need the whole 9 yards.
I was born in Chicago, but raised in Mesa. I now have a child of my own on the way, and we're leaving AZ forever. Anywhere is better. Be prepared to have your children indoors for 4 months of the year, since it's too hot to go outside and play (110 in the daytime, and still 90 at four in the morning!). And they'll get sick of going into a swimming pool every day, that's for sure.

Crime is terrible, just compare Mesa with most any area. Schools are pretty good. There is ever increasing gang situations, and with the open border policy of the governor, expect the gangs to get worse and worse.
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Old 02-10-2009, 03:19 PM
 
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Question Thinking of relocating to Mesa,AZ

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I am A 32 year old mother of 4. I have really been thinking of moving to Mesa from Chicago. I would like my family to live in a different environment Chicago is not it for my children. Can someone give me some input on mesa the truth please don't hide anything. How is the crime rate, schools, gang activities I need the whole 9 yards.

Hi, I am a single mother of four, and I have been doing some research on Mesa,AZ. I was just wondering if you decided to move there and if so how did it work out for you and would you recommend to someone else?

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