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Lancaster vs Mesquite

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score LancasterMesquite
Prosperity 59 62
Schools 71 75
Safety 58 52
Lifestyle 76 78
Market 79 80
Affordability 80 84
Commute 67 71
Growth 66 69
What's comingLancasterMesquite
Projects on the way710
Under construction44
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Lancaster projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingLancasterMesquite
Median Home Price$270,106$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$163$170
Starter Home Price$207,500$379,000
Premium Home Price$549,000$589,990
Sale To List Ratio98.4%98.1%
% Single Family73.2%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$2,830
Rent Yoy Change0.9%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.8
Avg HOA Fee$30$101
% With HOA15.9%5.5%
% With Pool1.9%0.5%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902004
Avg Baths2.32.8
Avg Baths Full22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage66.2%95.5%
% New Construction10.2%80.5%
% Price Reduced17.8%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%0%
% Contingent4.5%0%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$15,224
% Single Story55.4%43%
% With Fireplace47.1%20%
% With Central Air57.3%13.5%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$154,568
Avg Home Age3622
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$1,406
Inventory Active96408
Inventory Total147574
Inventory Pending51166
% Under Contract34.7%28.9%
New Listings Monthly28132
Inventory Change (month)12.2%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume1898
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066$1,467
Rent 5yr Change29.6%28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608$1,119
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20216261
Momentum 20227067
Momentum 20237365
Momentum 20246767
Momentum 20256466
Momentum (1 yr)-3.4-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)17.125.2
EconomyLancasterMesquite
Median Household Income$68,302$72,537
Avg Household Income$85,731$87,895
Per Capita Income$31,689$29,877
% Income Under $25K15.1%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%14.9%
Poverty Rate15%13.4%
Unemployment Rate7.2%5.4%
Jobs Score4.76
SchoolsLancasterMesquite
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating2.43.9
State Ranking Percentile16.7535.28
# Elementary Schools634
# Middle Schools210
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:113.7:1
Graduation Rate98.8%94.8%
Niche Schools Score4.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%10.8%
Dropout Rate0.2%3.6%
Graduating Class Size5652,941
SafetyLancasterMesquite
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterMesquite
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries48
# Museums12
Nightlife Score4.76
Family Friendly Score5.36
Health Fitness Score4.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3160+
# Gyms947
# Grocery Stores318
# Coffee Shops1960+
# Hospitals1343
# Bars933
# Pharmacies1356
# Dentists1860+
TransportationLancasterMesquite
Avg Commute Time29 min32 min
% Drive Alone76.8%100%
% Carpool12.7%0%
% Public Transit0.3%0%
% Work From Home7.9%0%
Walkability Score4070
Bike Score4053
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min34 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi21 mi
EV Stations811
EV Level2 Ports918
EV Dc Fast Ports157
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsLancasterMesquite
Population40,820149,299
Population Density1,234.53,040.2
Population Growth 5yr4.1%4.1%
Median Age35.732.9
% Under 1828.1%27.9%
% Age 18–248.2%9.7%
% Age 25–3413%15.4%
% Age 35–4412.5%11.8%
% Age 45–5412.4%12.6%
% Age 55–6413.7%11.3%
% Age 65+12.1%11.3%
Avg Household Size2.742.96
% Family Households67.6%73.5%
% Homeownership68.1%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%19.6%
% Graduate Degree9.8%6.6%
% White12.6%29.9%
% Black65.2%27.5%
% Asian1.2%3%
% South Asian0.3%1%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%44%
% Native American0.8%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races11.3%25.4%
% Other Race9%13.3%
% Foreign Born8.1%20.9%
% Moved Last Year11.9%12.9%
% Renters31.9%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr88.1%87.1%
% From Out Of State0.2%1%
% From Different County2.6%2.4%
% From Abroad0.1%1.1%
% Families With Kids40.9%39.3%
% Married Couples41.5%44.7%
% Single Parent14.2%11.7%
% Living Alone28.8%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%8.2%
% With Broadband90.6%94%
% With Computer95.5%97.3%
% Male47.7%47.6%
% Female52.3%52.4%
Total Households14,74850,171