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Mesquite, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
Mesquite, NM
At a Glance
How Mesquite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mesquite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mesquite a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mesquite residents earn a median household income of $68,330 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,065. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mesquite is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,749. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Mesquite reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 844/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mesquite hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 52.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesquite has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.