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Heath vs Mesquite

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Heath
Rockwall Co. · $707K
93
A+ · Exceptional
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average

Heath or Mesquite?

Heath scores 93 and Mesquite scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Heath comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, affordability and growth. Mesquite comes out ahead on market and commute. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $707K in Heath.

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Realust Score HeathMesquite
Prosperity 100 62
Schools 87 75
Safety 94 52
Lifestyle 89 78
Market 74 80
Affordability 88 84
Commute 52 62
Growth 76 69
What's comingHeathMesquite
Projects on the way110
Under construction14
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Heath projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingHeathMesquite
Median Home Price$706,780$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$235$170
Starter Home Price$579,990$379,000
Premium Home Price$1,665,990$589,990
Sale To List Ratio95.8%98.1%
% Single Family93%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$3,915$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$2,355$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$3,350$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$5,346$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.6%0%
Housing Affordability Score85.3
Avg Sq Ft3,548 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds4.13.8
Avg HOA Fee$104$101
% With HOA42.5%5.5%
% With Pool19.5%0.5%
Avg Lot Size33,248 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20132004
Avg Baths4.12.8
Avg Baths Full3.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage95.5%95.5%
% New Construction60.5%80.5%
% Price Reduced14.5%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending2%0%
% Contingent2%0%
Avg Price Reduction$28,296$15,224
% Single Story32%43%
% With Fireplace49%20%
% With Central Air43%13.5%
% Waterfront14.5%0%
Avg Garage Size2.62.1
Price Per Bedroom$179,230$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$178,947$154,568
Avg Home Age1322
Realtor Median Days on Market81 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$724,500$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$235$170
Realtor Median Rent$2,400$1,406
Inventory Active526408
Inventory Total700574
Inventory Pending174166
% Under Contract24.9%28.9%
New Listings Monthly128132
Inventory Change (month)-2.7%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.6%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$711,399$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)19.4%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$591,936$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume1498
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20205953
Momentum 20215561
Momentum 20226067
Momentum 20237265
Momentum 20247967
Momentum 20256266
Momentum (1 yr)-14.9-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)15.225.2
EconomyHeathMesquite
Median Household Income$220,828$72,537
Avg Household Income$326,279$87,895
Per Capita Income$106,807$29,877
% Income Under $25K2.7%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K5.6%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K4.9%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K4%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K13.4%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus69.3%14.9%
Poverty Rate2%13.4%
Unemployment Rate7.5%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr2.2%1.7%
Jobs Score8.76
SchoolsHeathMesquite
Primary School DistrictRockwall ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating7.83.9
State Ranking Percentile85.9535.28
# Elementary Schools1634
# Middle Schools310
# High Schools36
Student Teacher Ratio16.1:113.7:1
Graduation Rate99%94.8%
Niche Schools Score8.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate87.8%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %23%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %37.7%10.8%
Dropout Rate0.3%3.6%
Graduating Class Size1,4092,941
SafetyHeathMesquite
Overall Crime Rate4.4 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.6 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate33.9 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate8.5 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate3.8 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate67.9 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate356.4 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate17 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeAC
Safety Score3.661.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate59.4 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleHeathMesquite
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries08
# Museums12
Nightlife Score46
Family Friendly Score8.76
Health Fitness Score7.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.78.7
Area FeelRuralDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks2960+
# Gyms3547
# Grocery Stores518
# Coffee Shops2860+
# Hospitals943
# Bars2433
# Pharmacies1156
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationHeathMesquite
Avg Commute Time35 min32 min
% Drive Alone66.8%100%
% Carpool6%0%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home25.9%0%
Walkability Score333
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2643
Distance Downtown Dallas24.9 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport44.3 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport47 min34 min
Distance Love Field31.7 mi21 mi
EV Stations811
EV Level2 Ports2018
EV Dc Fast Ports27
EV NetworksTesla Destination, ChargePoint Network, Blink NetworkChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max1668
Walk % Walkable029
Walk Score Points1040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsHeathMesquite
Population10,777149,299
Population Density871.73,040.2
Population Growth 5yr23.7%4.1%
Median Age43.532.9
% Under 1828.8%27.9%
% Age 18–244.6%9.7%
% Age 25–344.9%15.4%
% Age 35–4414.8%11.8%
% Age 45–5413.3%12.6%
% Age 55–6417.3%11.3%
% Age 65+16.3%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.032.96
% Family Households82.7%73.5%
% Homeownership98%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher98.5%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher62.2%19.6%
% Graduate Degree21%6.6%
% White88%29.9%
% Black1.7%27.5%
% Asian0.5%3%
% South Asian0.1%1%
% Hispanic Latino7.3%44%
% Native American0.7%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races8.4%25.4%
% Other Race0.6%13.3%
% Foreign Born2.7%20.9%
% Moved Last Year7.4%12.9%
% Renters2%37.2%
Diversity Score4.78.7
% Same House 1yr92.6%87.1%
% From Out Of State1.9%1%
% From Different County3.7%2.4%
% From Abroad0.8%1.1%
% Families With Kids40.1%39.3%
% Married Couples78.8%44.7%
% Single Parent2.2%11.7%
% Living Alone13.1%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone6.9%8.2%
% With Broadband97.3%94%
% With Computer99.8%97.3%
% Male51.3%47.6%
% Female48.7%52.4%
Total Households3,55950,171