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Garland vs Mesquite

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score GarlandMesquite
Prosperity 63 62
Schools 78 75
Safety 64 52
Lifestyle 81 78
Market 74 80
Affordability 83 84
Commute 73 71
Growth 67 69
What's comingGarlandMesquite
Projects on the way1010
Under construction24
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year21
All Garland projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingGarlandMesquite
Median Home Price$283,276$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$182$170
Starter Home Price$265,000$379,000
Premium Home Price$487,990$589,990
Sale To List Ratio96.8%98.1%
% Single Family90%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$2,830
Rent Yoy Change1.9%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.8
Avg HOA Fee$103$101
% With HOA27.5%5.5%
% With Pool8.5%0.5%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812004
Avg Baths2.42.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%0%
% With Garage79.5%95.5%
% New Construction9%80.5%
% Price Reduced11%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%0%
% Contingent3%0%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$15,224
% Single Story68%43%
% With Fireplace66.5%20%
% With Central Air63%13.5%
% Waterfront0.5%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$154,568
Avg Home Age4522
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,406
Inventory Active596408
Inventory Total779574
Inventory Pending183166
% Under Contract23.5%28.9%
New Listings Monthly172132
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume12998
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,467
Rent 5yr Change29.3%28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,119
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215961
Momentum 20226567
Momentum 20236565
Momentum 20246467
Momentum 20256266
Momentum (1 yr)-2.9-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)18.125.2
EconomyGarlandMesquite
Median Household Income$76,320$72,537
Avg Household Income$95,348$87,895
Per Capita Income$31,917$29,877
% Income Under $25K11%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%14.9%
Poverty Rate13%13.4%
Unemployment Rate4.8%5.4%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsGarlandMesquite
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating53.9
State Ranking Percentile51.0935.28
# Elementary Schools4434
# Middle Schools1210
# High Schools106
Student Teacher Ratio15:113.7:1
Graduation Rate94.3%94.8%
Niche Schools Score6.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%10.8%
Dropout Rate3.8%3.6%
Graduating Class Size3,9182,941
SafetyGarlandMesquite
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandMesquite
# Movie Theaters61
# Libraries148
# Museums42
Nightlife Score6.76
Family Friendly Score6.76
Health Fitness Score5.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score65.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+47
# Grocery Stores3918
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4743
# Bars60+33
# Pharmacies60+56
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandMesquite
Avg Commute Time30 min32 min
% Drive Alone73.3%100%
% Carpool11.3%0%
% Public Transit1.7%0%
% Work From Home11.6%0%
Transit Score56—
Walkability Score6870
Bike Score5653
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min34 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi21 mi
EV Stations1711
EV Level2 Ports3718
EV Dc Fast Ports87
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsGarlandMesquite
Population246,844149,299
Population Density4,341.53,040.2
Population Growth 5yr3.5%4.1%
Median Age3532.9
% Under 1825.5%27.9%
% Age 18–249.9%9.7%
% Age 25–3414.7%15.4%
% Age 35–4412.8%11.8%
% Age 45–5411.9%12.6%
% Age 55–6412.6%11.3%
% Age 65+12.6%11.3%
Avg Household Size32.96
% Family Households75%73.5%
% Homeownership61.6%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%19.6%
% Graduate Degree8.4%6.6%
% White30.7%29.9%
% Black15.1%27.5%
% Asian11.4%3%
% South Asian1.6%1%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%44%
% Native American0.9%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races33.4%25.4%
% Other Race8.5%13.3%
% Foreign Born31.7%20.9%
% Moved Last Year8.5%12.9%
% Renters38.4%37.2%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr91.5%87.1%
% From Out Of State1%1%
% From Different County1.8%2.4%
% From Abroad0.4%1.1%
% Families With Kids36.5%39.3%
% Married Couples51.9%44.7%
% Single Parent7.9%11.7%
% Living Alone19.2%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%8.2%
% With Broadband94.9%94%
% With Computer98.4%97.3%
% Male49.4%47.6%
% Female50.6%52.4%
Total Households81,95450,171