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Mesquite vs Sunnyvale

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Sunnyvale
Dallas Co. · $632K
90
A · Excellent

Mesquite or Sunnyvale?

Mesquite scores 68 and Sunnyvale scores 90 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Mesquite comes out ahead on market, affordability and commute. Sunnyvale comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and growth. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $632K in Sunnyvale.

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Realust Score MesquiteSunnyvale
Prosperity 62 97
Schools 75 91
Safety 52 82
Lifestyle 78 89
Market 80 64
Affordability 84 83
Commute 62 56
Growth 69 78
What's comingMesquiteSunnyvale
Projects on the way105
Under construction43
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All Mesquite projects →All Sunnyvale projects →

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HousingMesquiteSunnyvale
Median Home Price$258,678$632,167
Price Per Sq Ft$170$223
Starter Home Price$379,000$513,000
Premium Home Price$589,990$1,685,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%98.9%
% Single Family98.5%89.8%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$3,502
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$2,766
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$5,027
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$7,349
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.36.7
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft3,622 sq ft
Avg Beds3.84.3
Avg HOA Fee$101$115
% With HOA5.5%45.8%
% With Pool0.5%15.3%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft161,445 sq ft
Avg Year Built20042007
Avg Baths2.84
Avg Baths Full2.53.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage95.5%89.8%
% New Construction80.5%42.4%
% Price Reduced6%6.8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%5.1%
% Contingent0%6.8%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$56,900
% Single Story43%40.7%
% With Fireplace20%61%
% With Central Air13.5%50.8%
% Waterfront0%1.7%
Avg Garage Size2.12.6
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$199,542
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$212,475
Avg Home Age2219
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$715,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$223
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$3,395
Inventory Active40840
Inventory Total57448
Inventory Pending1668
% Under Contract28.9%16.7%
New Listings Monthly1328
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-13.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%0.8%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$627,115
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%21.8%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$519,080
Monthly Sales Volume983
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467—
Rent 5yr Change28.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119—
Momentum 20205346
Momentum 20216146
Momentum 20226751
Momentum 20236577
Momentum 20246765
Momentum 20256667
Momentum (1 yr)-1.35.2
Momentum (5 yr)25.261.7
EconomyMesquiteSunnyvale
Median Household Income$72,537$170,348
Avg Household Income$87,895$196,639
Per Capita Income$29,877$60,890
% Income Under $25K15.6%10.5%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%3.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%8.6%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%5.5%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%13.8%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%58.2%
Poverty Rate13.4%6%
Unemployment Rate5.4%7%
Job Growth 1yr1.7%3.2%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsMesquiteSunnyvale
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDSunnyvale ISD
Overall District Rating3.99.3
State Ranking Percentile35.2898.02
# Elementary Schools342
# Middle Schools101
# High Schools61
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:114.3:1
Graduation Rate94.8%98.9%
Niche Schools Score68.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%72.2%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%51%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%71.4%
Dropout Rate3.6%0%
Graduating Class Size2,941185
SafetyMesquiteSunnyvale
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K10.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K2.3 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K101.7 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K0 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K8.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K90.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K813.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K259.9 per 100K
Safety GradeCB+
Safety Score1.663
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K11.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteSunnyvale
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries84
# Museums23
Nightlife Score64.7
Family Friendly Score68.7
Health Fitness Score4.77.3
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.34
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4740
# Grocery Stores1813
# Coffee Shops60+54
# Hospitals4336
# Bars3330
# Pharmacies5642
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteSunnyvale
Avg Commute Time32 min33 min
% Drive Alone100%77.5%
% Carpool0%8.6%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home0%13.9%
Walkability Score339
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4325
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi16.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi34.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min40 min
Distance Love Field21 mi23.4 mi
EV Stations1111
EV Level2 Ports1824
EV Dc Fast Ports73
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max6834
Walk % Walkable290
Walk Score Points409
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsMesquiteSunnyvale
Population149,2998,336
Population Density3,040.2504.2
Population Growth 5yr4.1%28.6%
Median Age32.943.3
% Under 1827.9%28%
% Age 18–249.7%6.5%
% Age 25–3415.4%6.4%
% Age 35–4411.8%12.2%
% Age 45–5412.6%13.4%
% Age 55–6411.3%14.9%
% Age 65+11.3%18.6%
Avg Household Size2.963.24
% Family Households73.5%90.8%
% Homeownership62.8%91.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%96.4%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%57.2%
% Graduate Degree6.6%28.5%
% White29.9%50.6%
% Black27.5%10.4%
% Asian3%24.1%
% South Asian1%22.2%
% Hispanic Latino44%14.4%
% Native American0.9%0.1%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%12.1%
% Other Race13.3%2.7%
% Foreign Born20.9%20.3%
% Moved Last Year12.9%11.2%
% Renters37.2%8.5%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr87.1%88.8%
% From Out Of State1%1.1%
% From Different County2.4%2.7%
% From Abroad1.1%0.3%
% Families With Kids39.3%38.5%
% Married Couples44.7%82.5%
% Single Parent11.7%0%
% Living Alone23.7%7.8%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%4.3%
% With Broadband94%98.7%
% With Computer97.3%99.4%
% Male47.6%52.9%
% Female52.4%47.1%
Total Households50,1712,573