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Mesquite vs Garland

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Realust Score MesquiteGarland
Prosperity 62 63
Schools 75 78
Safety 52 64
Lifestyle 78 81
Market 80 74
Affordability 84 83
Commute 71 73
Growth 69 67
What's comingMesquiteGarland
Projects on the way1010
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year12
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HousingMesquiteGarland
Median Home Price$258,678$283,276
Price Per Sq Ft$170$182
Starter Home Price$379,000$265,000
Premium Home Price$589,990$487,990
Sale To List Ratio98.1%96.8%
% Single Family98.5%90%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,351
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$1,981
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$4,152
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%1.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%1%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft1,924 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.5
Avg HOA Fee$101$103
% With HOA5.5%27.5%
% With Pool0.5%8.5%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft16,972 sq ft
Avg Year Built20041981
Avg Baths2.82.4
Avg Baths Full2.52.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%3%
% With Garage95.5%79.5%
% New Construction80.5%9%
% Price Reduced6%11%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0.5%
% Contingent0%3%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$9,014
% Single Story43%68%
% With Fireplace20%66.5%
% With Central Air13.5%63%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$93,805
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$135,128
Avg Home Age2245
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$310,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$182
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,800
Inventory Active408596
Inventory Total574779
Inventory Pending166183
% Under Contract28.9%23.5%
New Listings Monthly132172
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-3.3%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$293,076
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$251,720
Monthly Sales Volume98129
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467$1,606
Rent 5yr Change28.6%29.3%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119$1,264
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20216159
Momentum 20226765
Momentum 20236565
Momentum 20246764
Momentum 20256662
Momentum (1 yr)-1.3-2.9
Momentum (5 yr)25.218.1
EconomyMesquiteGarland
Median Household Income$72,537$76,320
Avg Household Income$87,895$95,348
Per Capita Income$29,877$31,917
% Income Under $25K15.6%11%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%18.8%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%19.1%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%15.2%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%19.5%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%16.5%
Poverty Rate13.4%13%
Unemployment Rate5.4%4.8%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsMesquiteGarland
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDGarland ISD
Overall District Rating3.95
State Ranking Percentile35.2851.09
# Elementary Schools3444
# Middle Schools1012
# High Schools610
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:115:1
Graduation Rate94.8%94.3%
Niche Schools Score66.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%96.5%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%11.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%19.5%
Dropout Rate3.6%3.8%
Graduating Class Size2,9413,918
SafetyMesquiteGarland
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K19 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K1.9 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K140.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K60.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K17 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K303.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,283.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K401.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K2.4 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K26.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteGarland
# Movie Theaters16
# Libraries814
# Museums24
Nightlife Score66.7
Family Friendly Score66.7
Health Fitness Score4.75.3
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.36
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4760+
# Grocery Stores1839
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4347
# Bars3360+
# Pharmacies5660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteGarland
Avg Commute Time32 min30 min
% Drive Alone100%73.3%
% Carpool0%11.3%
% Public Transit0%1.7%
% Work From Home0%11.6%
Transit Score—56
Walkability Score7068
Bike Score5356
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi19.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi27.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min33 min
Distance Love Field21 mi19.7 mi
EV Stations1117
EV Level2 Ports1837
EV Dc Fast Ports78
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsMesquiteGarland
Population149,299246,844
Population Density3,040.24,341.5
Population Growth 5yr4.1%3.5%
Median Age32.935
% Under 1827.9%25.5%
% Age 18–249.7%9.9%
% Age 25–3415.4%14.7%
% Age 35–4411.8%12.8%
% Age 45–5412.6%11.9%
% Age 55–6411.3%12.6%
% Age 65+11.3%12.6%
Avg Household Size2.963
% Family Households73.5%75%
% Homeownership62.8%61.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%78.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%25.4%
% Graduate Degree6.6%8.4%
% White29.9%30.7%
% Black27.5%15.1%
% Asian3%11.4%
% South Asian1%1.6%
% Hispanic Latino44%45.7%
% Native American0.9%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%33.4%
% Other Race13.3%8.5%
% Foreign Born20.9%31.7%
% Moved Last Year12.9%8.5%
% Renters37.2%38.4%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr87.1%91.5%
% From Out Of State1%1%
% From Different County2.4%1.8%
% From Abroad1.1%0.4%
% Families With Kids39.3%36.5%
% Married Couples44.7%51.9%
% Single Parent11.7%7.9%
% Living Alone23.7%19.2%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%7.3%
% With Broadband94%94.9%
% With Computer97.3%98.4%
% Male47.6%49.4%
% Female52.4%50.6%
Total Households50,17181,954