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Mesquite vs Duncanville

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score MesquiteDuncanville
Prosperity 62 61
Schools 75 68
Safety 52 60
Lifestyle 78 78
Market 80 78
Affordability 84 84
Commute 71 80
Growth 69 64
What's comingMesquiteDuncanville
Projects on the way101
Under construction41
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
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HousingMesquiteDuncanville
Median Home Price$258,678$275,691
Price Per Sq Ft$170$168
Starter Home Price$379,000$249,900
Premium Home Price$589,990$520,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%97.1%
% Single Family98.5%87.4%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,527
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$997
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$1,956
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$2,359
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%-3.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.34.7
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft2,225 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.5
Avg HOA Fee$101$72
% With HOA5.5%9.5%
% With Pool0.5%12.6%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft18,942 sq ft
Avg Year Built20041978
Avg Baths2.82.6
Avg Baths Full2.52.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%1.1%
% With Garage95.5%76.8%
% New Construction80.5%3.2%
% Price Reduced6%17.9%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%13.7%
% Contingent0%5.3%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$14,372
% Single Story43%69.5%
% With Fireplace20%69.5%
% With Central Air13.5%69.5%
% Waterfront0%3.2%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$88,846
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$118,970
Avg Home Age2248
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days67 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$324,950
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$168
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,899
Inventory Active40871
Inventory Total574100
Inventory Pending16629
% Under Contract28.9%29%
New Listings Monthly13228
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-3.1%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-0.5%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$277,087
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%15.7%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$238,349
Monthly Sales Volume9814
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467$1,564
Rent 5yr Change28.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119—
Momentum 20205351
Momentum 20216165
Momentum 20226765
Momentum 20236560
Momentum 20246767
Momentum 20256669
Momentum (1 yr)-1.31.2
Momentum (5 yr)25.235.7
EconomyMesquiteDuncanville
Median Household Income$72,537$76,457
Avg Household Income$87,895$90,959
Per Capita Income$29,877$30,942
% Income Under $25K15.6%10.9%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%20.2%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%18%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%18.4%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%14.1%
Poverty Rate13.4%10.6%
Unemployment Rate5.4%7.1%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsMesquiteDuncanville
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDDuncanville ISD
Overall District Rating3.91.5
State Ranking Percentile35.288.32
# Elementary Schools349
# Middle Schools106
# High Schools62
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:115.5:1
Graduation Rate94.8%90.1%
Niche Schools Score65.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%85.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%4.6%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%10.1%
Dropout Rate3.6%7.1%
Graduating Class Size2,9411,156
SafetyMesquiteDuncanville
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K22.5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K2.6 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K195.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K82.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K20 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K444.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,271.2 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K562.4 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K23.1 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteDuncanville
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries88
# Museums27
Nightlife Score65.3
Family Friendly Score66
Health Fitness Score4.75.3
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4755
# Grocery Stores1820
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4340
# Bars3341
# Pharmacies5660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteDuncanville
Avg Commute Time32 min26 min
% Drive Alone100%75.6%
% Carpool0%10.9%
% Public Transit0%0.1%
% Work From Home0%10.2%
Transit Score—0
Walkability Score7083
Bike Score5359
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi22.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min24 min
Distance Love Field21 mi19 mi
EV Stations1112
EV Level2 Ports1822
EV Dc Fast Ports718
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo Network
DemographicsMesquiteDuncanville
Population149,29939,683
Population Density3,040.23,541.8
Population Growth 5yr4.1%0.7%
Median Age32.936.2
% Under 1827.9%27.8%
% Age 18–249.7%9.3%
% Age 25–3415.4%11.3%
% Age 35–4411.8%13.1%
% Age 45–5412.6%11.2%
% Age 55–6411.3%10.8%
% Age 65+11.3%16.5%
Avg Household Size2.962.98
% Family Households73.5%73%
% Homeownership62.8%66%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%25.2%
% Graduate Degree6.6%8.7%
% White29.9%29.4%
% Black27.5%29.5%
% Asian3%1.3%
% South Asian1%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino44%44.3%
% Native American0.9%1%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%22.1%
% Other Race13.3%16.8%
% Foreign Born20.9%16.3%
% Moved Last Year12.9%6.9%
% Renters37.2%34%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr87.1%93.1%
% From Out Of State1%0.5%
% From Different County2.4%0.6%
% From Abroad1.1%0.2%
% Families With Kids39.3%37.2%
% Married Couples44.7%46.1%
% Single Parent11.7%11%
% Living Alone23.7%24.1%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%12.6%
% With Broadband94%93.1%
% With Computer97.3%96%
% Male47.6%47.7%
% Female52.4%52.3%
Total Households50,17113,215