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Mesquite vs Dallas

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

Mesquite or Dallas?

Mesquite scores 68 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Mesquite comes out ahead on safety, market, affordability and growth. Dallas comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $306K in Dallas.

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Realust Score MesquiteDallas
Prosperity 62 66
Schools 75 76
Safety 52 49
Lifestyle 78 81
Market 80 71
Affordability 84 77
Commute 62 70
Growth 69 64
What's comingMesquiteDallas
Projects on the way1019
Under construction411
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year13
All Mesquite projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingMesquiteDallas
Median Home Price$258,678$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$170$245
Starter Home Price$379,000$285,000
Premium Home Price$589,990$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%96.9%
% Single Family98.5%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$5,921
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.2
Avg HOA Fee$101$557
% With HOA5.5%32.7%
% With Pool0.5%23.1%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft—
Avg Year Built20041983
Avg Baths2.82.9
Avg Baths Full2.52.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%22.9%
% With Garage95.5%68.9%
% New Construction80.5%15.5%
% Price Reduced6%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending0%9.1%
% Contingent0%4%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$26,739
% Single Story43%48.2%
% With Fireplace20%53.5%
% With Central Air13.5%70.7%
% Waterfront0%1.4%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$139,314
Avg Home Age2243
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,737
Inventory Active4083,853
Inventory Total5744,876
Inventory Pending1661,023
% Under Contract28.9%21%
New Listings Monthly1321,052
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume98583
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467$1,576
Rent 5yr Change28.6%22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119$1,282
Momentum 20205356
Momentum 20216156
Momentum 20226759
Momentum 20236564
Momentum 20246761
Momentum 20256666
Momentum (1 yr)-1.37.1
Momentum (5 yr)25.215.7
EconomyMesquiteDallas
Median Household Income$72,537$70,518
Avg Household Income$87,895$110,876
Per Capita Income$29,877$45,811
% Income Under $25K15.6%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%19.8%
Poverty Rate13.4%16.7%
Unemployment Rate5.4%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr1.7%0%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsMesquiteDallas
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating3.94.8
State Ranking Percentile35.2848.7
# Elementary Schools34152
# Middle Schools1042
# High Schools639
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:114.9:1
Graduation Rate94.8%85.5%
Niche Schools Score66
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%18.9%
Dropout Rate3.6%11.8%
Graduating Class Size2,9419,309
SafetyMesquiteDallas
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeCC
Safety Score1.661.66
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteDallas
# Movie Theaters18
# Libraries832
# Museums241
Nightlife Score68
Family Friendly Score66.7
Health Fitness Score4.76
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score5.36.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4760+
# Grocery Stores1847
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4360+
# Bars3360+
# Pharmacies5660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteDallas
Avg Commute Time32 min26 min
% Drive Alone100%68.5%
% Carpool0%11.4%
% Public Transit0%2.3%
% Work From Home0%14%
Transit Score—36
Walkability Score3341
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4347
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min20 min
Distance Love Field21 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations11148
EV Level2 Ports18373
EV Dc Fast Ports745
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max6894
Walk % Walkable2942
Walk Score Points4040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsMesquiteDallas
Population149,2991,307,930
Population Density3,040.23,850.9
Population Growth 5yr4.1%-1.7%
Median Age32.933.4
% Under 1827.9%23.9%
% Age 18–249.7%9.7%
% Age 25–3415.4%18.8%
% Age 35–4411.8%13.7%
% Age 45–5412.6%11.5%
% Age 55–6411.3%10.6%
% Age 65+11.3%11.8%
Avg Household Size2.962.42
% Family Households73.5%54.2%
% Homeownership62.8%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%38.2%
% Graduate Degree6.6%14.9%
% White29.9%35%
% Black27.5%23.2%
% Asian3%3.9%
% South Asian1%1%
% Hispanic Latino44%42.6%
% Native American0.9%1%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.1%
% Two Or More Races25.4%21.8%
% Other Race13.3%15%
% Foreign Born20.9%23.4%
% Moved Last Year12.9%15.5%
% Renters37.2%57.6%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr87.1%84.5%
% From Out Of State1%2.3%
% From Different County2.4%3.1%
% From Abroad1.1%1.3%
% Families With Kids39.3%27.7%
% Married Couples44.7%34.6%
% Single Parent11.7%7.3%
% Living Alone23.7%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%8.7%
% With Broadband94%90.9%
% With Computer97.3%95.7%
% Male47.6%50%
% Female52.4%50%
Total Households50,171533,915