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Grand Prairie vs Mesquite

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Grand Prairie
Dallas Co. · $314K
73
B · Good
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score Grand PrairieMesquite
Prosperity 66 62
Schools 77 75
Safety 67 52
Lifestyle 81 78
Market 79 80
Affordability 81 84
Commute 76 71
Growth 68 69
What's comingGrand PrairieMesquite
Projects on the way610
Under construction24
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year21
All Grand Prairie projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingGrand PrairieMesquite
Median Home Price$314,397$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$175$170
Starter Home Price$387,433$379,000
Premium Home Price$649,900$589,990
Sale To List Ratio97.7%98.1%
% Single Family75%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,741$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)—$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)—$2,830
Rent Yoy Change-0.7%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.6%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,367 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.8
Avg HOA Fee$107$101
% With HOA12%5.5%
% With Pool3.5%0.5%
Avg Lot Size9,717 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20002004
Avg Baths2.92.8
Avg Baths Full2.52.5
% Townhome11%0%
% Condo0.5%0%
% With Garage93%95.5%
% New Construction70.5%80.5%
% Price Reduced9%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%0%
% Contingent2%0%
Avg Price Reduction$155,150$15,224
% Single Story43%43%
% With Fireplace21.5%20%
% With Central Air23.5%13.5%
% Waterfront1%0%
Avg Garage Size2.22.1
Price Per Bedroom$125,287$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$154,018$154,568
Avg Home Age2622
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$352,435$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$175$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,549$1,406
Inventory Active268408
Inventory Total405574
Inventory Pending137166
% Under Contract33.8%28.9%
New Listings Monthly96132
Inventory Change (month)-10.2%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.3%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$318,562$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)15.1%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$273,196$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume9298
Rent 1yr Ago$1,593$1,467
Rent 5yr Change23.4%28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,281$1,119
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20216061
Momentum 20226567
Momentum 20236165
Momentum 20246567
Momentum 20256566
Momentum (1 yr)1.3-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)23.625.2
EconomyGrand PrairieMesquite
Median Household Income$81,619$72,537
Avg Household Income$102,067$87,895
Per Capita Income$35,192$29,877
% Income Under $25K10.6%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K17.1%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K18.2%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K13.5%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%14.9%
Poverty Rate12.1%13.4%
Unemployment Rate5.2%5.4%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsGrand PrairieMesquite
Primary School DistrictGrand Prairie ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating4.73.9
State Ranking Percentile45.7935.28
# Elementary Schools2234
# Middle Schools610
# High Schools86
Student Teacher Ratio15.1:113.7:1
Graduation Rate93.1%94.8%
Niche Schools Score66
SAT/ACT Participation Rate82.7%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %8.7%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %17.4%10.8%
Dropout Rate5.1%3.6%
Graduating Class Size2,2382,941
SafetyGrand PrairieMesquite
Overall Crime Rate16 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.1 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate171.3 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate28.1 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate13.9 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate156.7 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,147.9 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate296.4 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score2.331.66
Murder Rate3 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate19.9 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGrand PrairieMesquite
# Movie Theaters01
# Libraries48
# Museums82
Nightlife Score66
Family Friendly Score6.76
Health Fitness Score4.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score6.76
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms5247
# Grocery Stores2118
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals2043
# Bars60+33
# Pharmacies4756
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGrand PrairieMesquite
Avg Commute Time28 min32 min
% Drive Alone75.6%100%
% Carpool11%0%
% Public Transit0.1%0%
% Work From Home11.2%0%
Walkability Score7370
Bike Score5053
Distance Downtown Dallas13.1 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport11.2 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport14 min34 min
Distance Love Field18.4 mi21 mi
EV Stations2711
EV Level2 Ports5618
EV Dc Fast Ports367
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, UNIVERSAL, EVGATEWAYChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsGrand PrairieMesquite
Population201,883149,299
Population Density2,543.43,040.2
Population Growth 5yr4.8%4.1%
Median Age34.432.9
% Under 1826.8%27.9%
% Age 18–249.5%9.7%
% Age 25–3414.5%15.4%
% Age 35–4414%11.8%
% Age 45–5413.1%12.6%
% Age 55–6411.1%11.3%
% Age 65+11%11.3%
Avg Household Size2.952.96
% Family Households71.4%73.5%
% Homeownership58.7%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.7%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30%19.6%
% Graduate Degree9.3%6.6%
% White26%29.9%
% Black25.4%27.5%
% Asian7%3%
% South Asian0.9%1%
% Hispanic Latino46.6%44%
% Native American0.9%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.1%
% Two Or More Races21.2%25.4%
% Other Race19.4%13.3%
% Foreign Born24.9%20.9%
% Moved Last Year12.7%12.9%
% Renters41.3%37.2%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr87.3%87.1%
% From Out Of State1.5%1%
% From Different County4.6%2.4%
% From Abroad1%1.1%
% Families With Kids37.7%39.3%
% Married Couples50.5%44.7%
% Single Parent8.4%11.7%
% Living Alone24%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone6.9%8.2%
% With Broadband93%94%
% With Computer97.2%97.3%
% Male49.2%47.6%
% Female50.8%52.4%
Total Households68,40650,171