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Frisco vs Mesquite

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Frisco
Collin Co. · $639K
89
A · Excellent
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average

Frisco or Mesquite?

Frisco scores 89 and Mesquite scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Frisco comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and growth. Mesquite comes out ahead on market and affordability. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $639K in Frisco.

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Realust Score FriscoMesquite
Prosperity 90 62
Schools 90 75
Safety 83 52
Lifestyle 89 78
Market 75 80
Affordability 77 84
Commute 62 62
Growth 80 69
What's comingFriscoMesquite
Projects on the way1510
Under construction84
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year41
All Frisco projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingFriscoMesquite
Median Home Price$638,512$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$237$170
Starter Home Price$669,990$379,000
Premium Home Price$1,361,995$589,990
Sale To List Ratio96.7%98.1%
% Single Family90.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$3,537$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,650$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$2,150$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$2,830
Rent Yoy Change-0.6%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0%
Housing Affordability Score6.75.3
Avg Sq Ft3,289 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds4.13.8
Avg HOA Fee$111$101
% With HOA17.5%5.5%
% With Pool4%0.5%
Avg Lot Size8,419 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20172004
Avg Baths3.82.8
Avg Baths Full3.32.5
% Townhome2.5%0%
% Condo1%0%
% With Garage100%95.5%
% New Construction82%80.5%
% Price Reduced8.5%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$30,168$15,224
% Single Story17%43%
% With Fireplace23%20%
% With Central Air15%13.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.42.1
Price Per Bedroom$217,150$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$238,352$154,568
Avg Home Age922
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$699,500$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$237$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,891$1,406
Inventory Active610408
Inventory Total817574
Inventory Pending207166
% Under Contract25.3%28.9%
New Listings Monthly200132
Inventory Change (month)-5.1%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-4.1%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$666,109$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)17.8%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$541,936$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume13998
Rent 1yr Ago$1,837$1,467
Rent 5yr Change25.3%28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,457$1,119
Momentum 20205453
Momentum 20216661
Momentum 20227167
Momentum 20236965
Momentum 20247667
Momentum 20257366
Momentum (1 yr)-0.5-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)46.625.2
EconomyFriscoMesquite
Median Household Income$150,212$72,537
Avg Household Income$192,519$87,895
Per Capita Income$68,614$29,877
% Income Under $25K5.3%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K6.2%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K10.1%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K10.3%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K18.1%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus50%14.9%
Poverty Rate3.6%13.4%
Unemployment Rate4.6%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr5.3%1.7%
Jobs Score8.76
SchoolsFriscoMesquite
Primary School DistrictFrisco ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating93.9
State Ranking Percentile96.7735.28
# Elementary Schools4334
# Middle Schools1910
# High Schools136
Student Teacher Ratio14.6:113.7:1
Graduation Rate98.8%94.8%
Niche Schools Score8.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.3%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %46.8%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %65.5%10.8%
Dropout Rate0.8%3.6%
Graduating Class Size5,2272,941
SafetyFriscoMesquite
Overall Crime Rate9.9 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.1 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate63.5 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate12.5 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate8.8 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate68.3 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate866.7 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate67.8 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C
Safety Score31.66
Murder Rate1.4 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate23.6 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleFriscoMesquite
# Movie Theaters71
# Libraries148
# Museums92
Nightlife Score6.76
Family Friendly Score8.76
Health Fitness Score84.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+47
# Grocery Stores1718
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+43
# Bars60+33
# Pharmacies60+56
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationFriscoMesquite
Avg Commute Time29 min32 min
% Drive Alone57.3%100%
% Carpool6%0%
% Public Transit0.1%0%
% Work From Home33.7%0%
Walkability Score2133
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3743
Distance Downtown Dallas28.4 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport24.2 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport24 min34 min
Distance Love Field25.1 mi21 mi
EV Stations10211
EV Level2 Ports23718
EV Dc Fast Ports367
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max5768
Walk % Walkable329
Walk Score Points4040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsFriscoMesquite
Population219,304149,299
Population Density3,196.73,040.2
Population Growth 5yr23.9%4.1%
Median Age38.332.9
% Under 1827.2%27.9%
% Age 18–247.7%9.7%
% Age 25–3410.4%15.4%
% Age 35–4417.5%11.8%
% Age 45–5418%12.6%
% Age 55–649.6%11.3%
% Age 65+9.6%11.3%
Avg Household Size2.832.96
% Family Households75.3%73.5%
% Homeownership65.9%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher96.6%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher67.5%19.6%
% Graduate Degree28.5%6.6%
% White48.3%29.9%
% Black9.1%27.5%
% Asian28.1%3%
% South Asian19.3%1%
% Hispanic Latino12.7%44%
% Native American0.2%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races11.6%25.4%
% Other Race2.6%13.3%
% Foreign Born27.3%20.9%
% Moved Last Year15.5%12.9%
% Renters34.1%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr84.5%87.1%
% From Out Of State3.2%1%
% From Different County4.9%2.4%
% From Abroad1.6%1.1%
% Families With Kids46.9%39.3%
% Married Couples65.4%44.7%
% Single Parent5.5%11.7%
% Living Alone20.6%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone4.8%8.2%
% With Broadband97.7%94%
% With Computer99%97.3%
% Male49.9%47.6%
% Female50.1%52.4%
Total Households77,20850,171