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Sunnyvale vs Mesquite

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

Sunnyvale or Mesquite?

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

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Realust Score SunnyvaleMesquite
Prosperity 97 62
Schools 91 75
Safety 82 52
Lifestyle 89 78
Market 64 80
Affordability 83 84
Commute 56 62
Growth 78 69
What's comingSunnyvaleMesquite
Projects on the way510
Under construction34
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Sunnyvale projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingSunnyvaleMesquite
Median Home Price$632,167$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$223$170
Starter Home Price$513,000$379,000
Premium Home Price$1,685,000$589,990
Sale To List Ratio98.9%98.1%
% Single Family89.8%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$3,502$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$2,766$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$5,027$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$7,349$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score6.75.3
Avg Sq Ft3,622 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds4.33.8
Avg HOA Fee$115$101
% With HOA45.8%5.5%
% With Pool15.3%0.5%
Avg Lot Size161,445 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20072004
Avg Baths42.8
Avg Baths Full3.32.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage89.8%95.5%
% New Construction42.4%80.5%
% Price Reduced6.8%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending5.1%0%
% Contingent6.8%0%
Avg Price Reduction$56,900$15,224
% Single Story40.7%43%
% With Fireplace61%20%
% With Central Air50.8%13.5%
% Waterfront1.7%0%
Avg Garage Size2.62.1
Price Per Bedroom$199,542$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$212,475$154,568
Avg Home Age1922
Realtor Median Days on Market81 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$715,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$223$170
Realtor Median Rent$3,395$1,406
Inventory Active40408
Inventory Total48574
Inventory Pending8166
% Under Contract16.7%28.9%
New Listings Monthly8132
Inventory Change (month)-13.5%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)0.8%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$627,115$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)21.8%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$519,080$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume398
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20204653
Momentum 20214661
Momentum 20225167
Momentum 20237765
Momentum 20246567
Momentum 20256766
Momentum (1 yr)5.2-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)61.725.2
EconomySunnyvaleMesquite
Median Household Income$170,348$72,537
Avg Household Income$196,639$87,895
Per Capita Income$60,890$29,877
% Income Under $25K10.5%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K3.5%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K8.6%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K5.5%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K13.8%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus58.2%14.9%
Poverty Rate6%13.4%
Unemployment Rate7%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr3.2%1.7%
Jobs Score7.36
SchoolsSunnyvaleMesquite
Primary School DistrictSunnyvale ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating9.33.9
State Ranking Percentile98.0235.28
# Elementary Schools234
# Middle Schools110
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio14.3:113.7:1
Graduation Rate98.9%94.8%
Niche Schools Score8.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate72.2%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %51%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %71.4%10.8%
Dropout Rate0%3.6%
Graduating Class Size1852,941
SafetySunnyvaleMesquite
Overall Crime Rate10.4 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.3 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate101.7 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate0 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate8.2 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate90.4 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate813.5 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate259.9 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C
Safety Score31.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate11.3 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleSunnyvaleMesquite
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries48
# Museums32
Nightlife Score4.76
Family Friendly Score8.76
Health Fitness Score7.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelRuralDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4047
# Grocery Stores1318
# Coffee Shops5460+
# Hospitals3643
# Bars3033
# Pharmacies4256
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationSunnyvaleMesquite
Avg Commute Time33 min32 min
% Drive Alone77.5%100%
% Carpool8.6%0%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home13.9%0%
Walkability Score933
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2543
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.2 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport40 min34 min
Distance Love Field23.4 mi21 mi
EV Stations1111
EV Level2 Ports2418
EV Dc Fast Ports37
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max3468
Walk % Walkable029
Walk Score Points940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsSunnyvaleMesquite
Population8,336149,299
Population Density504.23,040.2
Population Growth 5yr28.6%4.1%
Median Age43.332.9
% Under 1828%27.9%
% Age 18–246.5%9.7%
% Age 25–346.4%15.4%
% Age 35–4412.2%11.8%
% Age 45–5413.4%12.6%
% Age 55–6414.9%11.3%
% Age 65+18.6%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.242.96
% Family Households90.8%73.5%
% Homeownership91.5%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher96.4%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher57.2%19.6%
% Graduate Degree28.5%6.6%
% White50.6%29.9%
% Black10.4%27.5%
% Asian24.1%3%
% South Asian22.2%1%
% Hispanic Latino14.4%44%
% Native American0.1%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races12.1%25.4%
% Other Race2.7%13.3%
% Foreign Born20.3%20.9%
% Moved Last Year11.2%12.9%
% Renters8.5%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr88.8%87.1%
% From Out Of State1.1%1%
% From Different County2.7%2.4%
% From Abroad0.3%1.1%
% Families With Kids38.5%39.3%
% Married Couples82.5%44.7%
% Single Parent0%11.7%
% Living Alone7.8%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone4.3%8.2%
% With Broadband98.7%94%
% With Computer99.4%97.3%
% Male52.9%47.6%
% Female47.1%52.4%
Total Households2,57350,171