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Balch Springs vs Mesquite

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
67
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score Balch SpringsMesquite
Prosperity 59 62
Schools 77 75
Safety 49 52
Lifestyle 73 78
Market 80 80
Affordability 87 84
Commute 66 71
Growth 72 69
What's comingBalch SpringsMesquite
Projects on the way010
Under construction04
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year01
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HousingBalch SpringsMesquite
Median Home Price$222,235$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$172$170
Starter Home Price$251,824$379,000
Premium Home Price$500,990$589,990
Sale To List Ratio98.1%98.1%
% Single Family93.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.8
Avg HOA Fee$92$101
% With HOA22.4%5.5%
% With Pool1.8%0.5%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built19982004
Avg Baths2.22.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage84.7%95.5%
% New Construction62.4%80.5%
% Price Reduced7.1%6%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$15,224
% Single Story57.6%43%
% With Fireplace26.5%20%
% With Central Air36.5%13.5%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$154,568
Avg Home Age2822
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$1,406
Inventory Active137408
Inventory Total207574
Inventory Pending70166
% Under Contract33.8%28.9%
New Listings Monthly56132
Inventory Change (month)-5%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume898
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20205153
Momentum 20217361
Momentum 20225867
Momentum 20236665
Momentum 20247167
Momentum 20257366
Momentum (1 yr)2.8-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)47.625.2
EconomyBalch SpringsMesquite
Median Household Income$66,942$72,537
Avg Household Income$82,611$87,895
Per Capita Income$25,186$29,877
% Income Under $25K10.2%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%14.9%
Poverty Rate7.1%13.4%
Unemployment Rate8.3%5.4%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsBalch SpringsMesquite
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating4.83.9
State Ranking Percentile48.735.28
# Elementary Schools15234
# Middle Schools4210
# High Schools396
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.7:1
Graduation Rate94.8%94.8%
Niche Schools Score5.36
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%10.8%
Dropout Rate3.6%3.6%
Graduating Class Size2,9412,941
SafetyBalch SpringsMesquite
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeCC
Safety Score1.661.66
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsMesquite
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries78
# Museums12
Nightlife Score5.36
Family Friendly Score4.76
Health Fitness Score44.7
Outdoor Activities Score46
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4847
# Grocery Stores1818
# Coffee Shops5560+
# Hospitals2643
# Bars2733
# Pharmacies3656
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationBalch SpringsMesquite
Avg Commute Time34 min32 min
% Drive Alone72.8%100%
% Carpool17%0%
% Public Transit1.2%0%
% Work From Home8.5%0%
Walkability Score5370
Bike Score4353
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min34 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi21 mi
EV Stations1011
EV Level2 Ports1818
EV Dc Fast Ports67
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsBalch SpringsMesquite
Population27,255149,299
Population Density3,002.13,040.2
Population Growth 5yr8.2%4.1%
Median Age32.232.9
% Under 1830.3%27.9%
% Age 18–2412.2%9.7%
% Age 25–3411.3%15.4%
% Age 35–4413.2%11.8%
% Age 45–5412%12.6%
% Age 55–6412.3%11.3%
% Age 65+8.7%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.292.96
% Family Households76.8%73.5%
% Homeownership64.7%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%19.6%
% Graduate Degree2.3%6.6%
% White23.3%29.9%
% Black33.2%27.5%
% Asian0%3%
% South Asian0%1%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%44%
% Native American2%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races26.5%25.4%
% Other Race15%13.3%
% Foreign Born22.7%20.9%
% Moved Last Year8.1%12.9%
% Renters35.3%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.9%87.1%
% From Out Of State0.5%1%
% From Different County1%2.4%
% From Abroad0.1%1.1%
% Families With Kids45.3%39.3%
% Married Couples47.6%44.7%
% Single Parent9.8%11.7%
% Living Alone19.3%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%8.2%
% With Broadband88.9%94%
% With Computer97.8%97.3%
% Male50.3%47.6%
% Female49.7%52.4%
Total Households8,24750,171