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Mesquite vs Balch Springs

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
67
B- · Above Average
Realust Score MesquiteBalch Springs
Prosperity 62 59
Schools 75 77
Safety 52 49
Lifestyle 78 73
Market 80 80
Affordability 84 87
Commute 71 66
Growth 69 72
What's comingMesquiteBalch Springs
Projects on the way100
Under construction40
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year10
All Mesquite projects →All Balch Springs projects →

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HousingMesquiteBalch Springs
Median Home Price$258,678$222,235
Price Per Sq Ft$170$172
Starter Home Price$379,000$251,824
Premium Home Price$589,990$500,990
Sale To List Ratio98.1%98.1%
% Single Family98.5%93.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,231
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,097
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$1,699
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$2,093
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0%2.1%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft2,105 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.6
Avg HOA Fee$101$92
% With HOA5.5%22.4%
% With Pool0.5%1.8%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft31,668 sq ft
Avg Year Built20041998
Avg Baths2.82.2
Avg Baths Full2.52.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage95.5%84.7%
% New Construction80.5%62.4%
% Price Reduced6%7.1%
% Foreclosure0%0.6%
% Pending0%19.4%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$8,707
% Single Story43%57.6%
% With Fireplace20%26.5%
% With Central Air13.5%36.5%
% Waterfront0%0.6%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$86,169
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$142,142
Avg Home Age2228
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$264,750
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$172
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,687
Inventory Active408137
Inventory Total574207
Inventory Pending16670
% Under Contract28.9%33.8%
New Listings Monthly13256
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-5%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-3.5%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$230,379
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%8.3%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$205,286
Monthly Sales Volume988
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467—
Rent 5yr Change28.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119—
Momentum 20205351
Momentum 20216173
Momentum 20226758
Momentum 20236566
Momentum 20246771
Momentum 20256673
Momentum (1 yr)-1.32.8
Momentum (5 yr)25.247.6
EconomyMesquiteBalch Springs
Median Household Income$72,537$66,942
Avg Household Income$87,895$82,611
Per Capita Income$29,877$25,186
% Income Under $25K15.6%10.2%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%24.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%19.9%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%15.7%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%18.3%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%11.3%
Poverty Rate13.4%7.1%
Unemployment Rate5.4%8.3%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsMesquiteBalch Springs
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating3.94.8
State Ranking Percentile35.2848.7
# Elementary Schools34152
# Middle Schools1042
# High Schools639
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:114.9:1
Graduation Rate94.8%94.8%
Niche Schools Score65.3
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
SafetyMesquiteBalch Springs
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K30.7 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K268.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K108.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K26.8 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K331.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,830.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K652.5 per 100K
Safety GradeCC
Safety Score1.661.66
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K18.4 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K41 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteBalch Springs
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries87
# Museums21
Nightlife Score65.3
Family Friendly Score64.7
Health Fitness Score4.74
Outdoor Activities Score64
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4748
# Grocery Stores1818
# Coffee Shops60+55
# Hospitals4326
# Bars3327
# Pharmacies5636
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteBalch Springs
Avg Commute Time32 min34 min
% Drive Alone100%72.8%
% Carpool0%17%
% Public Transit0%1.2%
% Work From Home0%8.5%
Walkability Score7053
Bike Score5343
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi15.7 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi33.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min37 min
Distance Love Field21 mi22.5 mi
EV Stations1110
EV Level2 Ports1818
EV Dc Fast Ports76
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsMesquiteBalch Springs
Population149,29927,255
Population Density3,040.23,002.1
Population Growth 5yr4.1%8.2%
Median Age32.932.2
% Under 1827.9%30.3%
% Age 18–249.7%12.2%
% Age 25–3415.4%11.3%
% Age 35–4411.8%13.2%
% Age 45–5412.6%12%
% Age 55–6411.3%12.3%
% Age 65+11.3%8.7%
Avg Household Size2.963.29
% Family Households73.5%76.8%
% Homeownership62.8%64.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%72.4%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%9.1%
% Graduate Degree6.6%2.3%
% White29.9%23.3%
% Black27.5%33.2%
% Asian3%0%
% South Asian1%0%
% Hispanic Latino44%53.2%
% Native American0.9%2%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%26.5%
% Other Race13.3%15%
% Foreign Born20.9%22.7%
% Moved Last Year12.9%8.1%
% Renters37.2%35.3%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr87.1%91.9%
% From Out Of State1%0.5%
% From Different County2.4%1%
% From Abroad1.1%0.1%
% Families With Kids39.3%45.3%
% Married Couples44.7%47.6%
% Single Parent11.7%9.8%
% Living Alone23.7%19.3%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%6.3%
% With Broadband94%88.9%
% With Computer97.3%97.8%
% Male47.6%50.3%
% Female52.4%49.7%
Total Households50,1718,247