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Hutchins vs Mesquite

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Hutchins
Dallas Co. · $247K
66
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average

Hutchins or Mesquite?

Hutchins scores 66 and Mesquite scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Hutchins comes out ahead on schools, safety, market and growth. Mesquite comes out ahead on prosperity, lifestyle, affordability and commute. The median home is $247K in Hutchins and $259K in Mesquite.

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Realust Score HutchinsMesquite
Prosperity 55 62
Schools 76 75
Safety 53 52
Lifestyle 73 78
Market 94 80
Affordability 68 84
Commute 58 62
Growth 85 69
What's comingHutchinsMesquite
Projects on the way210
Under construction14
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
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HousingHutchinsMesquite
Median Home Price$246,707$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$202$170
Starter Home Price$323,900$379,000
Premium Home Price$420,500$589,990
Sale To List Ratio100%98.1%
% Single Family91.7%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,367$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)—$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)—$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.6%0%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft1,770 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.8
Avg HOA Fee$36$101
% With HOA62.5%5.5%
% With Pool0%0.5%
Avg Lot Size73,523 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20202004
Avg Baths2.32.8
Avg Baths Full22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage89.6%95.5%
% New Construction79.2%80.5%
% Price Reduced2.1%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending18.8%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$10,000$15,224
% Single Story66.7%43%
% With Fireplace10.4%20%
% With Central Air64.6%13.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$97,519$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$149,529$154,568
Avg Home Age622
Realtor Median Days on Market20 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$360,900$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$202$170
Realtor Median Rent$2,325$1,406
Inventory Active12408
Inventory Total18574
Inventory Pending6166
% Under Contract33.3%28.9%
New Listings Monthly4132
Inventory Change (month)—-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.6%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$255,919$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)14.7%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$215,041$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume398
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20205053
Momentum 20215061
Momentum 20225067
Momentum 20235065
Momentum 20245067
Momentum 20255066
Momentum (1 yr)10-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)60.425.2
EconomyHutchinsMesquite
Median Household Income$47,829$72,537
Avg Household Income$59,348$87,895
Per Capita Income$16,935$29,877
% Income Under $25K28.3%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K28.5%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K10%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K12.5%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K14.5%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus6%14.9%
Poverty Rate18.9%13.4%
Unemployment Rate2.5%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr12.9%1.7%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsHutchinsMesquite
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating4.83.9
State Ranking Percentile48.735.28
# Elementary Schools15234
# Middle Schools4210
# High Schools396
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.7:1
Graduation Rate85.5%94.8%
Niche Schools Score4.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%10.8%
Dropout Rate11.8%3.6%
Graduating Class Size9,3092,941
SafetyHutchinsMesquite
Overall Crime Rate36.8 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.1 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate326 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate124.2 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.8 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate372.6 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate2,033.9 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,071.3 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score2.331.66
Murder Rate13.3 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate46.6 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleHutchinsMesquite
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries58
# Museums12
Nightlife Score5.36
Family Friendly Score4.76
Health Fitness Score2.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score4.76
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSuburban Rural MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks4960+
# Gyms647
# Grocery Stores218
# Coffee Shops1060+
# Hospitals343
# Bars633
# Pharmacies256
# Dentists460+
TransportationHutchinsMesquite
Avg Commute Time32 min32 min
% Drive Alone79.9%100%
% Carpool17.1%0%
% Public Transit0.2%0%
% Work From Home2.8%0%
Walkability Score1633
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3843
Distance Downtown Dallas12.2 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport29.8 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport32 min34 min
Distance Love Field19 mi21 mi
EV Stations311
EV Level2 Ports218
EV Dc Fast Ports87
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, HYPERFUELChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max4468
Walk % Walkable029
Walk Score Points1040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsHutchinsMesquite
Population7,496149,299
Population Density823.13,040.2
Population Growth 5yr31.1%4.1%
Median Age33.232.9
% Under 1824.3%27.9%
% Age 18–249.5%9.7%
% Age 25–3419.2%15.4%
% Age 35–4418.1%11.8%
% Age 45–5412.2%12.6%
% Age 55–6410.6%11.3%
% Age 65+6.1%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.022.96
% Family Households61.1%73.5%
% Homeownership48.7%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher68.8%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher6.8%19.6%
% Graduate Degree2.4%6.6%
% White21.1%29.9%
% Black38.1%27.5%
% Asian0%3%
% South Asian0%1%
% Hispanic Latino47.3%44%
% Native American1.4%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races26.1%25.4%
% Other Race13.4%13.3%
% Foreign Born16.9%20.9%
% Moved Last Year18.8%12.9%
% Renters51.3%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr81.2%87.1%
% From Out Of State1.1%1%
% From Different County11.7%2.4%
% From Abroad0%1.1%
% Families With Kids40.9%39.3%
% Married Couples28.1%44.7%
% Single Parent20.9%11.7%
% Living Alone27.2%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%8.2%
% With Broadband89%94%
% With Computer98.4%97.3%
% Male61.1%47.6%
% Female38.9%52.4%
Total Households1,85350,171