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Mesquite vs Lancaster

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
Realust Score MesquiteLancaster
Prosperity 62 59
Schools 75 71
Safety 52 58
Lifestyle 78 76
Market 80 79
Affordability 84 80
Commute 71 67
Growth 69 66
What's comingMesquiteLancaster
Projects on the way107
Under construction44
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All Mesquite projects →All Lancaster projects →

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HousingMesquiteLancaster
Median Home Price$258,678$270,106
Price Per Sq Ft$170$163
Starter Home Price$379,000$207,500
Premium Home Price$589,990$549,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%98.4%
% Single Family98.5%73.2%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,496
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,565
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$2,147
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$2,850
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%0.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.34.7
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft1,850 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.4
Avg HOA Fee$101$30
% With HOA5.5%15.9%
% With Pool0.5%1.9%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft117,777 sq ft
Avg Year Built20041990
Avg Baths2.82.3
Avg Baths Full2.52
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage95.5%66.2%
% New Construction80.5%10.2%
% Price Reduced6%17.8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%19.1%
% Contingent0%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$44,089
% Single Story43%55.4%
% With Fireplace20%47.1%
% With Central Air13.5%57.3%
% Waterfront0%0.6%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$81,179
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$122,825
Avg Home Age2236
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days62 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$285,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$163
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,831
Inventory Active40896
Inventory Total574147
Inventory Pending16651
% Under Contract28.9%34.7%
New Listings Monthly13228
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%12.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$276,124
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%13.3%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$238,387
Monthly Sales Volume9818
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467$2,066
Rent 5yr Change28.6%29.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119$1,608
Momentum 20205356
Momentum 20216162
Momentum 20226770
Momentum 20236573
Momentum 20246767
Momentum 20256664
Momentum (1 yr)-1.3-3.4
Momentum (5 yr)25.217.1
EconomyMesquiteLancaster
Median Household Income$72,537$68,302
Avg Household Income$87,895$85,731
Per Capita Income$29,877$31,689
% Income Under $25K15.6%15.1%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%16.7%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%24.5%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%12.1%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%20.4%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%11.2%
Poverty Rate13.4%15%
Unemployment Rate5.4%7.2%
Jobs Score64.7
SchoolsMesquiteLancaster
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDLancaster ISD
Overall District Rating3.92.4
State Ranking Percentile35.2816.75
# Elementary Schools346
# Middle Schools102
# High Schools61
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:114.7:1
Graduation Rate94.8%98.8%
Niche Schools Score64.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%83%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%3.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%8.9%
Dropout Rate3.6%0.2%
Graduating Class Size2,941565
SafetyMesquiteLancaster
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K24.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K3.4 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K286.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K69.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K20.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K871.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,721.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K533.5 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K4.9 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K39.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteLancaster
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries84
# Museums21
Nightlife Score64.7
Family Friendly Score65.3
Health Fitness Score4.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+31
# Gyms479
# Grocery Stores183
# Coffee Shops60+19
# Hospitals4313
# Bars339
# Pharmacies5613
# Dentists60+18
TransportationMesquiteLancaster
Avg Commute Time32 min29 min
% Drive Alone100%76.8%
% Carpool0%12.7%
% Public Transit0%0.3%
% Work From Home0%7.9%
Walkability Score7040
Bike Score5340
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi16.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi33.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min37 min
Distance Love Field21 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations118
EV Level2 Ports189
EV Dc Fast Ports715
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALeVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV Connect
DemographicsMesquiteLancaster
Population149,29940,820
Population Density3,040.21,234.5
Population Growth 5yr4.1%4.1%
Median Age32.935.7
% Under 1827.9%28.1%
% Age 18–249.7%8.2%
% Age 25–3415.4%13%
% Age 35–4411.8%12.5%
% Age 45–5412.6%12.4%
% Age 55–6411.3%13.7%
% Age 65+11.3%12.1%
Avg Household Size2.962.74
% Family Households73.5%67.6%
% Homeownership62.8%68.1%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%85.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%25.3%
% Graduate Degree6.6%9.8%
% White29.9%12.6%
% Black27.5%65.2%
% Asian3%1.2%
% South Asian1%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino44%24.4%
% Native American0.9%0.8%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%11.3%
% Other Race13.3%9%
% Foreign Born20.9%8.1%
% Moved Last Year12.9%11.9%
% Renters37.2%31.9%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr87.1%88.1%
% From Out Of State1%0.2%
% From Different County2.4%2.6%
% From Abroad1.1%0.1%
% Families With Kids39.3%40.9%
% Married Couples44.7%41.5%
% Single Parent11.7%14.2%
% Living Alone23.7%28.8%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%9.1%
% With Broadband94%90.6%
% With Computer97.3%95.5%
% Male47.6%47.7%
% Female52.4%52.3%
Total Households50,17114,748