At a Glance
Median Income
$68,330
$32,065 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $222,083
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
52.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mesquite a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $222,083. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
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. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population584
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density712/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born46.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,330
Per Capita$32,065
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$222,083
Housing Units383
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,837 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+52.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mesquite was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
91.6% of the population has a disability.
46.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.