Mesquite, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
148,848
Population
4/sq mi density
$71,843
Median Income
$29,291 per capita
$226,500
Home Value
$258,678 Zillow
$1,407
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
503
Violent Crime/100K
2,981 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,843 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$226,500 home value, $1,407/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$226,500
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
53,435
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$226,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$258,678
Redfin Median Sale
$269,000
Median Sale Price
$269,000
Median List Price
$290,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
36.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,407/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,397/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$269,000
Median Days on Market
81 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
83
Price Drops
32.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Active Inventory
495
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $226,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,678 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $269,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $269,000 |
| Median List Price | $290,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,407 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,397 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 32.3% |
| Homes Sold | 83 |
| Active Inventory | 495 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 53,435 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 33.0% |