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Mesquite vs University Park

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional

Mesquite or University Park?

Mesquite scores 68 and University Park scores 97 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Mesquite comes out ahead on market and affordability. University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score MesquiteUniversity Park
Prosperity 62 100
Schools 75 82
Safety 52 77
Lifestyle 78 89
Market 80 72
Affordability 84 30
Commute 62 82
Growth 69 69
What's comingMesquiteUniversity Park
Projects on the way101
Under construction41
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All Mesquite projects →All University Park projects →

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HousingMesquiteUniversity Park
Median Home Price$258,678$2,472,652
Price Per Sq Ft$170$683
Starter Home Price$379,000$1,950,000
Premium Home Price$589,990$7,495,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%93.9%
% Single Family98.5%78%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$13,696
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,875
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272—
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830—
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft4,600 sq ft
Avg Beds3.84.5
Avg HOA Fee$101$372
% With HOA5.5%9.8%
% With Pool0.5%22%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft10,764 sq ft
Avg Year Built20041985
Avg Baths2.85.3
Avg Baths Full2.54.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%9.8%
% With Garage95.5%80.5%
% New Construction80.5%19.5%
% Price Reduced6%4.9%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%19.5%
% Contingent0%7.3%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$388,818
% Single Story43%7.3%
% With Fireplace20%90.2%
% With Central Air13.5%85.4%
% Waterfront0%2.4%
Avg Garage Size2.12.1
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$638,983
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$543,750
Avg Home Age2241
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days55 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$2,800,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$683
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$4,875
Inventory Active408106
Inventory Total574129
Inventory Pending16623
% Under Contract28.9%17.8%
New Listings Monthly13220
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%2.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%8.6%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$2,276,187
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%59.2%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$1,553,056
Monthly Sales Volume9812
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467—
Rent 5yr Change28.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119—
Momentum 20205361
Momentum 20216158
Momentum 20226761
Momentum 20236575
Momentum 20246778
Momentum 20256693
Momentum (1 yr)-1.315
Momentum (5 yr)25.246.4
EconomyMesquiteUniversity Park
Median Household Income$72,537$250,001
Avg Household Income$87,895$407,253
Per Capita Income$29,877$113,291
% Income Under $25K15.6%5.4%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%6.4%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%4%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%4.3%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%11.2%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%68.8%
Poverty Rate13.4%4.7%
Unemployment Rate5.4%3.6%
Job Growth 1yr1.7%-0.2%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsMesquiteUniversity Park
Primary School DistrictMesquite ISDHighland Park ISD
Overall District Rating3.96.2
State Ranking Percentile35.2867.22
# Elementary Schools341
# Middle Schools101
# High Schools61
Student Teacher Ratio13.7:112.4:1
Graduation Rate94.8%99.1%
Niche Schools Score68.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%92.4%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%80.1%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%91.6%
Dropout Rate3.6%0%
Graduating Class Size2,941551
SafetyMesquiteUniversity Park
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K15.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K0.4 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K47.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K11.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K186.2 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,065.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K182.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCB+
Safety Score1.663
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteUniversity Park
# Movie Theaters111
# Libraries833
# Museums229
Nightlife Score68.7
Family Friendly Score68.7
Health Fitness Score4.78.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.38
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.74.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4760+
# Grocery Stores1854
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4360+
# Bars3360+
# Pharmacies5660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationMesquiteUniversity Park
Avg Commute Time32 min17 min
% Drive Alone100%66.5%
% Carpool0%1.6%
% Public Transit0%0.5%
% Work From Home0%21.4%
Transit Score—37
Walkability Score3357
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentSomewhat Walkable
Bike Score4359
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi7.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min25 min
Distance Love Field21 mi4 mi
EV Stations11141
EV Level2 Ports18352
EV Dc Fast Ports765
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max6882
Walk % Walkable2961
Walk Score Points4019
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsMesquiteUniversity Park
Population149,29925,155
Population Density3,040.26,818.7
Population Growth 5yr4.1%0.5%
Median Age32.929.4
% Under 1827.9%28.9%
% Age 18–249.7%19.6%
% Age 25–3415.4%5.8%
% Age 35–4411.8%9.7%
% Age 45–5412.6%15.8%
% Age 55–6411.3%11.6%
% Age 65+11.3%8.6%
Avg Household Size2.963.12
% Family Households73.5%85.6%
% Homeownership62.8%83.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%99%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%90.8%
% Graduate Degree6.6%44%
% White29.9%82.8%
% Black27.5%1.2%
% Asian3%5.7%
% South Asian1%0.6%
% Hispanic Latino44%8.1%
% Native American0.9%0.3%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%8.9%
% Other Race13.3%1%
% Foreign Born20.9%7.3%
% Moved Last Year12.9%14.2%
% Renters37.2%16.8%
Diversity Score8.74.7
% Same House 1yr87.1%85.8%
% From Out Of State1%2.9%
% From Different County2.4%2.7%
% From Abroad1.1%0.7%
% Families With Kids39.3%49.6%
% Married Couples44.7%75.4%
% Single Parent11.7%6.1%
% Living Alone23.7%10.1%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%4.9%
% With Broadband94%99.1%
% With Computer97.3%100%
% Male47.6%49.6%
% Female52.4%50.4%
Total Households50,1716,964