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Denton vs Mesquite

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Denton
Denton Co. · $347K
71
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average

Denton or Mesquite?

Denton scores 71 and Mesquite scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Denton comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, commute and growth. Mesquite comes out ahead on market and affordability. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $347K in Denton.

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Realust Score DentonMesquite
Prosperity 65 62
Schools 77 75
Safety 61 52
Lifestyle 83 78
Market 75 80
Affordability 74 84
Commute 67 62
Growth 76 69
What's comingDentonMesquite
Projects on the way2510
Under construction94
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Denton projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingDentonMesquite
Median Home Price$346,719$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$194$170
Starter Home Price$371,990$379,000
Premium Home Price$598,990$589,990
Sale To List Ratio96.6%98.1%
% Single Family99.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,920$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$772$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$1,640$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$3,444$2,830
Rent Yoy Change-2%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.7%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,611 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.8
Avg HOA Fee$149$101
% With HOA11.5%5.5%
% With Pool0.5%0.5%
Avg Lot Size8,249 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20132004
Avg Baths2.72.8
Avg Baths Full2.42.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0.5%0%
% With Garage99%95.5%
% New Construction86%80.5%
% Price Reduced2%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$14,271$15,224
% Single Story38%43%
% With Fireplace9.5%20%
% With Central Air12.5%13.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.12.1
Price Per Bedroom$131,388$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$181,630$154,568
Avg Home Age1322
Realtor Median Days on Market75 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$389,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$194$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,495$1,406
Inventory Active381408
Inventory Total550574
Inventory Pending169166
% Under Contract30.7%28.9%
New Listings Monthly108132
Inventory Change (month)-1%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.2%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$358,253$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)9.5%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$316,649$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume9798
Rent 1yr Ago$1,536$1,467
Rent 5yr Change20.3%28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,252$1,119
Momentum 20205253
Momentum 20215961
Momentum 20226367
Momentum 20236565
Momentum 20246767
Momentum 20256366
Momentum (1 yr)-1.6-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)25.625.2
EconomyDentonMesquite
Median Household Income$76,019$72,537
Avg Household Income$98,819$87,895
Per Capita Income$38,167$29,877
% Income Under $25K15.7%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.4%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K15.3%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K13.6%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K17.7%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus19.2%14.9%
Poverty Rate15.8%13.4%
Unemployment Rate5.1%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr2.6%1.7%
Jobs Score6.76
SchoolsDentonMesquite
Primary School DistrictDenton ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating4.63.9
State Ranking Percentile44.8535.28
# Elementary Schools2634
# Middle Schools910
# High Schools86
Student Teacher Ratio13.8:113.7:1
Graduation Rate97.9%94.8%
Niche Schools Score7.36
SAT/ACT Participation Rate90.3%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %14.3%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %25.5%10.8%
Dropout Rate1%3.6%
Graduating Class Size2,3152,941
SafetyDentonMesquite
Overall Crime Rate21.9 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.3 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate116.1 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate26.1 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate19.6 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate133.1 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,470.5 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate141 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate3.3 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate57.7 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDentonMesquite
# Movie Theaters41
# Libraries128
# Museums82
Nightlife Score86
Family Friendly Score7.36
Health Fitness Score6.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score6.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks5760+
# Gyms5747
# Grocery Stores1118
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals3643
# Bars60+33
# Pharmacies3456
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDentonMesquite
Avg Commute Time24 min32 min
% Drive Alone69.3%100%
% Carpool11.3%0%
% Public Transit0.9%0%
% Work From Home12.2%0%
Transit Score16—
Walkability Score2433
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3743
Distance Downtown Dallas39.4 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.3 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport29 min34 min
Distance Love Field35.9 mi21 mi
EV Stations3011
EV Level2 Ports4518
EV Dc Fast Ports387
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, MERCEDES_BENZ, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max8168
Walk % Walkable1729
Walk Score Points4040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDentonMesquite
Population152,866149,299
Population Density1,576.63,040.2
Population Growth 5yr12.2%4.1%
Median Age31.432.9
% Under 1818.2%27.9%
% Age 18–2420%9.7%
% Age 25–3417.9%15.4%
% Age 35–4411.4%11.8%
% Age 45–5410.4%12.6%
% Age 55–649.6%11.3%
% Age 65+12.5%11.3%
Avg Household Size2.532.96
% Family Households58%73.5%
% Homeownership50%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher91.6%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher41.7%19.6%
% Graduate Degree15.4%6.6%
% White59.4%29.9%
% Black11.2%27.5%
% Asian4.1%3%
% South Asian1.5%1%
% Hispanic Latino25.9%44%
% Native American0.9%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.1%
% Two Or More Races18.1%25.4%
% Other Race6.2%13.3%
% Foreign Born13.5%20.9%
% Moved Last Year25.2%12.9%
% Renters50%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr74.8%87.1%
% From Out Of State2.8%1%
% From Different County8.3%2.4%
% From Abroad1.3%1.1%
% Families With Kids26.3%39.3%
% Married Couples43.7%44.7%
% Single Parent5.2%11.7%
% Living Alone28.5%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone8.5%8.2%
% With Broadband91.9%94%
% With Computer98.1%97.3%
% Male48.6%47.6%
% Female51.4%52.4%
Total Households56,66450,171