At a Glance
Median Income
$37,989
$15,788 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
Zillow: $259,376
Violent Crime
479/100K
3,632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
46.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mesquite residents earn a median household income of $37,989 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,788. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,376. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Mesquite reports 479 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,632/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mesquite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
46.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesquite has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,989
Per Capita$15,788
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent
Ownership31.5%
Zillow$259,376
Housing Units53,435
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent479/100K
Property3,632/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary462/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation500 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+46.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute22 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.
13.6% 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.
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