At a Glance
Median Income
$71,843
$29,291 per capita
Home Value
$226,500
Zillow: $258,678
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
503/100K
2,981/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
19.3% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mesquite residents earn a median household income of $71,843 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,291. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mesquite is $226,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,678. Median rent is $1,407/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Mesquite reports 503 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,981/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Mesquite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesquite has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population148,848
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,843
Per Capita$29,291
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,500
Rent$1,407
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$258,678
Housing Units53,435
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent503/100K
Property2,981/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation500 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Mesquite was founded in 1878.
The median home in Mesquite was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.