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Mesquite vs Rowlett

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Rowlett
Dallas Co. · $364K
77
B · Good
Realust Score MesquiteRowlett
Prosperity 62 77
Schools 75 78
Safety 52 75
Lifestyle 78 83
Market 80 74
Affordability 84 88
Commute 71 69
Growth 69 62
What's comingMesquiteRowlett
Projects on the way107
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All Mesquite projects →All Rowlett projects →

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HousingMesquiteRowlett
Median Home Price$258,678$364,063
Price Per Sq Ft$170$182
Starter Home Price$379,000$389,000
Premium Home Price$589,990$635,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%98%
% Single Family98.5%93.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$2,017
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$2,136
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$3,264
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$4,301
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%0.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.9%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft2,451 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.6
Avg HOA Fee$101$86
% With HOA5.5%21.5%
% With Pool0.5%7%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft11,210 sq ft
Avg Year Built20042005
Avg Baths2.83
Avg Baths Full2.52.6
% Townhome0%2%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage95.5%96.5%
% New Construction80.5%52%
% Price Reduced6%11.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%1.5%
% Contingent0%1%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$25,298
% Single Story43%32.5%
% With Fireplace20%53.5%
% With Central Air13.5%41.5%
% Waterfront0%10.5%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$121,166
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$146,663
Avg Home Age2221
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$400,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$182
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$2,021
Inventory Active408239
Inventory Total574317
Inventory Pending16678
% Under Contract28.9%24.6%
New Listings Monthly13244
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%3.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-2.8%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$374,394
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%13.5%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$320,846
Monthly Sales Volume9858
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467$1,759
Rent 5yr Change28.6%28.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119$1,373
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20216161
Momentum 20226766
Momentum 20236567
Momentum 20246763
Momentum 20256667
Momentum (1 yr)-1.36.9
Momentum (5 yr)25.225.9
EconomyMesquiteRowlett
Median Household Income$72,537$112,081
Avg Household Income$87,895$127,635
Per Capita Income$29,877$46,206
% Income Under $25K15.6%8.1%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%10.1%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%11.8%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%22.7%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%33.2%
Poverty Rate13.4%6.1%
Unemployment Rate5.4%4%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsMesquiteRowlett
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%99%
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%0.3%
Graduating Class Size2,9411,409
SafetyMesquiteRowlett
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K14.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K1.7 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K109.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K15.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K12.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K105.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,077.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K121.5 per 100K
Safety GradeCB
Safety Score1.662.66
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K26 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteRowlett
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries812
# Museums24
Nightlife Score66
Family Friendly Score67.3
Health Fitness Score4.76
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4746
# Grocery Stores1816
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4325
# Bars3346
# Pharmacies5637
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteRowlett
Avg Commute Time32 min31 min
% Drive Alone100%75.2%
% Carpool0%7.2%
% Public Transit0%1.4%
% Work From Home0%15.4%
Transit Score—42
Walkability Score7058
Bike Score5342
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi19.8 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi38.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min36 min
Distance Love Field21 mi26.6 mi
EV Stations1117
EV Level2 Ports1845
EV Dc Fast Ports75
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALBlink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint Network
DemographicsMesquiteRowlett
Population149,29965,463
Population Density3,040.23,155.2
Population Growth 5yr4.1%2.6%
Median Age32.939.9
% Under 1827.9%22.4%
% Age 18–249.7%8.6%
% Age 25–3415.4%13.4%
% Age 35–4411.8%13.5%
% Age 45–5412.6%14.6%
% Age 55–6411.3%13.7%
% Age 65+11.3%13.8%
Avg Household Size2.962.79
% Family Households73.5%77.1%
% Homeownership62.8%75.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%93.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%37.9%
% Graduate Degree6.6%11.1%
% White29.9%53.9%
% Black27.5%20.1%
% Asian3%7%
% South Asian1%2%
% Hispanic Latino44%21.7%
% Native American0.9%0.8%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%13.6%
% Other Race13.3%4.7%
% Foreign Born20.9%14.9%
% Moved Last Year12.9%12.8%
% Renters37.2%24.8%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr87.1%87.2%
% From Out Of State1%1.4%
% From Different County2.4%5%
% From Abroad1.1%0.4%
% Families With Kids39.3%33.6%
% Married Couples44.7%63.4%
% Single Parent11.7%5.8%
% Living Alone23.7%19.4%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%6.1%
% With Broadband94%98.1%
% With Computer97.3%99.4%
% Male47.6%49.8%
% Female52.4%50.2%
Total Households50,17123,352