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Mesquite vs DeSoto

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Realust Score MesquiteDeSoto
Prosperity 62 66
Schools 75 71
Safety 52 64
Lifestyle 78 76
Market 80 78
Affordability 84 81
Commute 71 73
Growth 69 63
What's comingMesquiteDeSoto
Projects on the way102
Under construction40
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year11
All Mesquite projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingMesquiteDeSoto
Median Home Price$258,678$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$170$149
Starter Home Price$379,000$412,990
Premium Home Price$589,990$674,950
Sale To List Ratio98.1%—
% Single Family98.5%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$5,698
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.84
Avg HOA Fee$101$36
% With HOA5.5%11%
% With Pool0.5%5.5%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built20042002
Avg Baths2.83.2
Avg Baths Full2.52.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage95.5%96.5%
% New Construction80.5%69.5%
% Price Reduced6%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%1.5%
% Contingent0%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$14,517
% Single Story43%30%
% With Fireplace20%34.5%
% With Central Air13.5%20.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.12.2
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$159,420
Avg Home Age2224
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$149
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,661
Inventory Active408153
Inventory Total574207
Inventory Pending16654
% Under Contract28.9%26.1%
New Listings Monthly13236
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume9826
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467$1,899
Rent 5yr Change28.6%30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119$1,425
Momentum 20205350
Momentum 20216150
Momentum 20226760
Momentum 20236560
Momentum 20246760
Momentum 20256660
Momentum (1 yr)-1.3—
Momentum (5 yr)25.2—
EconomyMesquiteDeSoto
Median Household Income$72,537$82,782
Avg Household Income$87,895$102,608
Per Capita Income$29,877$39,003
% Income Under $25K15.6%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%19.9%
Poverty Rate13.4%7.6%
Unemployment Rate5.4%8.9%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsMesquiteDeSoto
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating3.93
State Ranking Percentile35.2823.2
# Elementary Schools346
# Middle Schools102
# High Schools62
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:118.3:1
Graduation Rate94.8%86.6%
Niche Schools Score64
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%8.9%
Dropout Rate3.6%11.1%
Graduating Class Size2,941524
SafetyMesquiteDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteDeSoto
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries81
# Museums20
Nightlife Score64.7
Family Friendly Score65.3
Health Fitness Score4.76
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4741
# Grocery Stores1815
# Coffee Shops60+47
# Hospitals4338
# Bars3336
# Pharmacies5660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteDeSoto
Avg Commute Time32 min31 min
% Drive Alone100%74.3%
% Carpool0%8%
% Public Transit0%0.5%
% Work From Home0%15.6%
Walkability Score7071
Bike Score5345
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min33 min
Distance Love Field21 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations1114
EV Level2 Ports1822
EV Dc Fast Ports717
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
DemographicsMesquiteDeSoto
Population149,29956,211
Population Density3,040.22,598
Population Growth 5yr4.1%5.9%
Median Age32.941.9
% Under 1827.9%20.6%
% Age 18–249.7%8.4%
% Age 25–3415.4%11.8%
% Age 35–4411.8%13.3%
% Age 45–5412.6%15.8%
% Age 55–6411.3%14.2%
% Age 65+11.3%15.9%
Avg Household Size2.962.69
% Family Households73.5%69%
% Homeownership62.8%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%30.1%
% Graduate Degree6.6%12.8%
% White29.9%13.5%
% Black27.5%67.6%
% Asian3%0.9%
% South Asian1%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino44%18.9%
% Native American0.9%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%13.2%
% Other Race13.3%4.6%
% Foreign Born20.9%7.8%
% Moved Last Year12.9%9.9%
% Renters37.2%30.4%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr87.1%90.1%
% From Out Of State1%0.9%
% From Different County2.4%2.4%
% From Abroad1.1%0%
% Families With Kids39.3%30.9%
% Married Couples44.7%41.8%
% Single Parent11.7%9%
% Living Alone23.7%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%10.1%
% With Broadband94%93.7%
% With Computer97.3%97.5%
% Male47.6%46.8%
% Female52.4%53.2%
Total Households50,17120,693