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DeSoto vs Mesquite

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DeSotoMesquite
Prosperity 66 62
Schools 71 75
Safety 64 52
Lifestyle 76 78
Market 78 80
Affordability 81 84
Commute 73 71
Growth 63 69
What's comingDeSotoMesquite
Projects on the way210
Under construction04
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year11
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HousingDeSotoMesquite
Median Home Price$320,428$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$149$170
Starter Home Price$412,990$379,000
Premium Home Price$674,950$589,990
Sale To List Ratio—98.1%
% Single Family97.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$2,830
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds43.8
Avg HOA Fee$36$101
% With HOA11%5.5%
% With Pool5.5%0.5%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20022004
Avg Baths3.22.8
Avg Baths Full2.82.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage96.5%95.5%
% New Construction69.5%80.5%
% Price Reduced8%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%0%
% Contingent0.5%0%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$15,224
% Single Story30%43%
% With Fireplace34.5%20%
% With Central Air20.5%13.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.22.1
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$154,568
Avg Home Age2422
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,406
Inventory Active153408
Inventory Total207574
Inventory Pending54166
% Under Contract26.1%28.9%
New Listings Monthly36132
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume2698
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$1,467
Rent 5yr Change30.9%28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425$1,119
Momentum 20205053
Momentum 20215061
Momentum 20226067
Momentum 20236065
Momentum 20246067
Momentum 20256066
Momentum (1 yr)—-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)—25.2
EconomyDeSotoMesquite
Median Household Income$82,782$72,537
Avg Household Income$102,608$87,895
Per Capita Income$39,003$29,877
% Income Under $25K11.6%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%14.9%
Poverty Rate7.6%13.4%
Unemployment Rate8.9%5.4%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsDeSotoMesquite
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating33.9
State Ranking Percentile23.235.28
# Elementary Schools634
# Middle Schools210
# High Schools26
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:113.7:1
Graduation Rate86.6%94.8%
Niche Schools Score46
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%10.8%
Dropout Rate11.1%3.6%
Graduating Class Size5242,941
SafetyDeSotoMesquite
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoMesquite
# Movie Theaters21
# Libraries18
# Museums02
Nightlife Score4.76
Family Friendly Score5.36
Health Fitness Score64.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4147
# Grocery Stores1518
# Coffee Shops4760+
# Hospitals3843
# Bars3633
# Pharmacies60+56
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDeSotoMesquite
Avg Commute Time31 min32 min
% Drive Alone74.3%100%
% Carpool8%0%
% Public Transit0.5%0%
% Work From Home15.6%0%
Walkability Score7170
Bike Score4553
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min34 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi21 mi
EV Stations1411
EV Level2 Ports2218
EV Dc Fast Ports177
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsDeSotoMesquite
Population56,211149,299
Population Density2,5983,040.2
Population Growth 5yr5.9%4.1%
Median Age41.932.9
% Under 1820.6%27.9%
% Age 18–248.4%9.7%
% Age 25–3411.8%15.4%
% Age 35–4413.3%11.8%
% Age 45–5415.8%12.6%
% Age 55–6414.2%11.3%
% Age 65+15.9%11.3%
Avg Household Size2.692.96
% Family Households69%73.5%
% Homeownership69.6%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%19.6%
% Graduate Degree12.8%6.6%
% White13.5%29.9%
% Black67.6%27.5%
% Asian0.9%3%
% South Asian0.3%1%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%44%
% Native American0.2%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races13.2%25.4%
% Other Race4.6%13.3%
% Foreign Born7.8%20.9%
% Moved Last Year9.9%12.9%
% Renters30.4%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr90.1%87.1%
% From Out Of State0.9%1%
% From Different County2.4%2.4%
% From Abroad0%1.1%
% Families With Kids30.9%39.3%
% Married Couples41.8%44.7%
% Single Parent9%11.7%
% Living Alone28.3%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%8.2%
% With Broadband93.7%94%
% With Computer97.5%97.3%
% Male46.8%47.6%
% Female53.2%52.4%
Total Households20,69350,171