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University Park vs Mesquite

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

University Park or Mesquite?

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

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Realust Score University ParkMesquite
Prosperity 100 62
Schools 82 75
Safety 77 52
Lifestyle 89 78
Market 72 80
Affordability 30 84
Commute 82 62
Growth 69 69
What's comingUniversity ParkMesquite
Projects on the way110
Under construction14
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All University Park projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingUniversity ParkMesquite
Median Home Price$2,472,652$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$683$170
Starter Home Price$1,950,000$379,000
Premium Home Price$7,495,000$589,990
Sale To List Ratio93.9%98.1%
% Single Family78%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$13,696$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)—$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft4,600 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds4.53.8
Avg HOA Fee$372$101
% With HOA9.8%5.5%
% With Pool22%0.5%
Avg Lot Size10,764 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built19852004
Avg Baths5.32.8
Avg Baths Full4.32.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo9.8%0%
% With Garage80.5%95.5%
% New Construction19.5%80.5%
% Price Reduced4.9%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.5%0%
% Contingent7.3%0%
Avg Price Reduction$388,818$15,224
% Single Story7.3%43%
% With Fireplace90.2%20%
% With Central Air85.4%13.5%
% Waterfront2.4%0%
Avg Garage Size2.12.1
Price Per Bedroom$638,983$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$543,750$154,568
Avg Home Age4122
Realtor Median Days on Market55 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$2,800,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$683$170
Realtor Median Rent$4,875$1,406
Inventory Active106408
Inventory Total129574
Inventory Pending23166
% Under Contract17.8%28.9%
New Listings Monthly20132
Inventory Change (month)2.8%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)8.6%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$2,276,187$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)59.2%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$1,553,056$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume1298
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20206153
Momentum 20215861
Momentum 20226167
Momentum 20237565
Momentum 20247867
Momentum 20259366
Momentum (1 yr)15-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)46.425.2
EconomyUniversity ParkMesquite
Median Household Income$250,001$72,537
Avg Household Income$407,253$87,895
Per Capita Income$113,291$29,877
% Income Under $25K5.4%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K6.4%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K4%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K4.3%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K11.2%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus68.8%14.9%
Poverty Rate4.7%13.4%
Unemployment Rate3.6%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr-0.2%1.7%
Jobs Score7.36
SchoolsUniversity ParkMesquite
Primary School DistrictHighland Park ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating6.23.9
State Ranking Percentile67.2235.28
# Elementary Schools134
# Middle Schools110
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio12.4:113.7:1
Graduation Rate99.1%94.8%
Niche Schools Score8.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate92.4%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %80.1%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %91.6%10.8%
Dropout Rate0%3.6%
Graduating Class Size5512,941
SafetyUniversity ParkMesquite
Overall Crime Rate15.3 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.4 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate47.5 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate11.9 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate186.2 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,065.7 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate182.2 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C
Safety Score31.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate4 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleUniversity ParkMesquite
# Movie Theaters111
# Libraries338
# Museums292
Nightlife Score8.76
Family Friendly Score8.76
Health Fitness Score8.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score85.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+47
# Grocery Stores5418
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+43
# Bars60+33
# Pharmacies60+56
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationUniversity ParkMesquite
Avg Commute Time17 min32 min
% Drive Alone66.5%100%
% Carpool1.6%0%
% Public Transit0.5%0%
% Work From Home21.4%0%
Transit Score37—
Walkability Score5733
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5943
Distance Downtown Dallas7.3 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min34 min
Distance Love Field4 mi21 mi
EV Stations14111
EV Level2 Ports35218
EV Dc Fast Ports657
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max8268
Walk % Walkable6129
Walk Score Points1940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsUniversity ParkMesquite
Population25,155149,299
Population Density6,818.73,040.2
Population Growth 5yr0.5%4.1%
Median Age29.432.9
% Under 1828.9%27.9%
% Age 18–2419.6%9.7%
% Age 25–345.8%15.4%
% Age 35–449.7%11.8%
% Age 45–5415.8%12.6%
% Age 55–6411.6%11.3%
% Age 65+8.6%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.122.96
% Family Households85.6%73.5%
% Homeownership83.2%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher90.8%19.6%
% Graduate Degree44%6.6%
% White82.8%29.9%
% Black1.2%27.5%
% Asian5.7%3%
% South Asian0.6%1%
% Hispanic Latino8.1%44%
% Native American0.3%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races8.9%25.4%
% Other Race1%13.3%
% Foreign Born7.3%20.9%
% Moved Last Year14.2%12.9%
% Renters16.8%37.2%
Diversity Score4.78.7
% Same House 1yr85.8%87.1%
% From Out Of State2.9%1%
% From Different County2.7%2.4%
% From Abroad0.7%1.1%
% Families With Kids49.6%39.3%
% Married Couples75.4%44.7%
% Single Parent6.1%11.7%
% Living Alone10.1%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%8.2%
% With Broadband99.1%94%
% With Computer100%97.3%
% Male49.6%47.6%
% Female50.4%52.4%
Total Households6,96450,171