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Mesquite vs Wilmer

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Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average

Mesquite or Wilmer?

Mesquite scores 68 and Wilmer scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Mesquite comes out ahead on prosperity, lifestyle, market, affordability and commute. Wilmer comes out ahead on schools, safety and growth. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $259K in Mesquite.

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Realust Score MesquiteWilmer
Prosperity 62 55
Schools 75 76
Safety 52 53
Lifestyle 78 73
Market 80 75
Affordability 84 83
Commute 62 56
Growth 69 89
What's comingMesquiteWilmer
Projects on the way103
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All Mesquite projects →All Wilmer projects →

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HousingMesquiteWilmer
Median Home Price$258,678$222,403
Price Per Sq Ft$170$160
Starter Home Price$379,000$224,874
Premium Home Price$589,990$279,769
Sale To List Ratio98.1%100.5%
% Single Family98.5%82.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,433$1,232
Median Rent (1BR)$1,569$1,722
Median Rent (2BR)$2,272$1,968
Median Rent (3BR)$2,830$2,152
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft2,416 sq ft1,404 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.3
Avg HOA Fee$101$72
% With HOA5.5%45%
% With Pool0.5%0%
Avg Lot Size9,626 sq ft55,987 sq ft
Avg Year Built20042015
Avg Baths2.81.9
Avg Baths Full2.51.9
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage95.5%70%
% New Construction80.5%72.5%
% Price Reduced6%15%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%35%
% Contingent0%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$15,224$31,388
% Single Story43%87.5%
% With Fireplace20%0%
% With Central Air13.5%55%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$114,604$76,519
Price Per Bathroom$154,568$130,953
Avg Home Age2211
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days80 days
Realtor Median Price$295,000$189,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$170$160
Realtor Median Rent$1,406$1,887
Inventory Active40814
Inventory Total57419
Inventory Pending1665
% Under Contract28.9%26.3%
New Listings Monthly1320
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%8.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.5%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$265,305$227,510
Price Change (5 yr)10.3%17.6%
Price 5yr Ago$234,549$189,128
Monthly Sales Volume984
Rent 1yr Ago$1,467—
Rent 5yr Change28.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,119—
Momentum 20205362
Momentum 20216150
Momentum 20226767
Momentum 20236555
Momentum 20246759
Momentum 20256677
Momentum (1 yr)-1.338.8
Momentum (5 yr)25.242.9
EconomyMesquiteWilmer
Median Household Income$72,537$59,626
Avg Household Income$87,895$80,192
Per Capita Income$29,877$23,339
% Income Under $25K15.6%8.3%
% Income $25K–$50K17.9%20.7%
% Income $50K–$75K18.3%34.1%
% Income $75K–$100K14.2%19.1%
% Income $100K–$150K19.1%11.8%
% Income $150K Plus14.9%6%
Poverty Rate13.4%32.7%
Unemployment Rate5.4%14.4%
Job Growth 1yr1.7%3.1%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsMesquiteWilmer
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 Score64.7
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
SafetyMesquiteWilmer
Overall Crime Rate27 per 1K30 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.6 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate376.3 per 100K310.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate80.6 per 100K29.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate22.4 per 1K26.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.8 per 100K502.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,965 per 100K1,122.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate619.6 per 100K369.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate8.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate40.3 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMesquiteWilmer
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries84
# Museums21
Nightlife Score65.3
Family Friendly Score64.7
Health Fitness Score4.73.3
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score5.34
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+24
# Gyms473
# Grocery Stores181
# Coffee Shops60+10
# Hospitals433
# Bars335
# Pharmacies561
# Dentists60+4
TransportationMesquiteWilmer
Avg Commute Time32 min33 min
% Drive Alone100%93.1%
% Carpool0%3.4%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home0%2.4%
Walkability Score3311
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4329
Distance Downtown Dallas14.2 mi17 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.9 mi34.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport34 min37 min
Distance Love Field21 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations112
EV Level2 Ports182
EV Dc Fast Ports74
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max6837
Walk % Walkable290
Walk Score Points409
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsMesquiteWilmer
Population149,2996,391
Population Density3,040.2522.3
Population Growth 5yr4.1%45.8%
Median Age32.927.8
% Under 1827.9%35.5%
% Age 18–249.7%8.9%
% Age 25–3415.4%21.3%
% Age 35–4411.8%12.5%
% Age 45–5412.6%6.6%
% Age 55–6411.3%6.7%
% Age 65+11.3%8.5%
Avg Household Size2.963.32
% Family Households73.5%78.9%
% Homeownership62.8%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81%58.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher19.6%15.8%
% Graduate Degree6.6%6%
% White29.9%30.3%
% Black27.5%32.5%
% Asian3%0%
% South Asian1%0%
% Hispanic Latino44%57.4%
% Native American0.9%0%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races25.4%21.4%
% Other Race13.3%15.9%
% Foreign Born20.9%17.6%
% Moved Last Year12.9%10.2%
% Renters37.2%41.5%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr87.1%89.8%
% From Out Of State1%0.6%
% From Different County2.4%1.6%
% From Abroad1.1%0%
% Families With Kids39.3%42.5%
% Married Couples44.7%50.5%
% Single Parent11.7%9.5%
% Living Alone23.7%20.6%
% Seniors Living Alone8.2%4.1%
% With Broadband94%86.9%
% With Computer97.3%100%
% Male47.6%50.4%
% Female52.4%49.6%
Total Households50,1711,815