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Wilmer vs Mesquite

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

Wilmer or Mesquite?

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

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Realust Score WilmerMesquite
Prosperity 55 62
Schools 76 75
Safety 53 52
Lifestyle 73 78
Market 75 80
Affordability 83 84
Commute 56 62
Growth 89 69
What's comingWilmerMesquite
Projects on the way310
Under construction24
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Wilmer projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingWilmerMesquite
Median Home Price$222,403$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$160$170
Starter Home Price$224,874$379,000
Premium Home Price$279,769$589,990
Sale To List Ratio100.5%98.1%
% Single Family82.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,232$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,722$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$1,968$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$2,152$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score65.3
Avg Sq Ft1,404 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.33.8
Avg HOA Fee$72$101
% With HOA45%5.5%
% With Pool0%0.5%
Avg Lot Size55,987 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20152004
Avg Baths1.92.8
Avg Baths Full1.92.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage70%95.5%
% New Construction72.5%80.5%
% Price Reduced15%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending35%0%
% Contingent2.5%0%
Avg Price Reduction$31,388$15,224
% Single Story87.5%43%
% With Fireplace0%20%
% With Central Air55%13.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$76,519$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$130,953$154,568
Avg Home Age1122
Realtor Median Days on Market80 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$189,000$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$160$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,887$1,406
Inventory Active14408
Inventory Total19574
Inventory Pending5166
% Under Contract26.3%28.9%
New Listings Monthly0132
Inventory Change (month)8.6%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$227,510$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)17.6%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$189,128$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume498
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20206253
Momentum 20215061
Momentum 20226767
Momentum 20235565
Momentum 20245967
Momentum 20257766
Momentum (1 yr)38.8-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)42.925.2
EconomyWilmerMesquite
Median Household Income$59,626$72,537
Avg Household Income$80,192$87,895
Per Capita Income$23,339$29,877
% Income Under $25K8.3%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K20.7%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K34.1%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K19.1%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K11.8%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus6%14.9%
Poverty Rate32.7%13.4%
Unemployment Rate14.4%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr3.1%1.7%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsWilmerMesquite
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating4.83.9
State Ranking Percentile48.735.28
# Elementary Schools15234
# Middle Schools4210
# High Schools396
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.7:1
Graduation Rate85.5%94.8%
Niche Schools Score4.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%10.8%
Dropout Rate11.8%3.6%
Graduating Class Size9,3092,941
SafetyWilmerMesquite
Overall Crime Rate30 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate310.2 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate29.5 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.1 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate502.1 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,122.4 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate369.2 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleWilmerMesquite
# Movie Theaters01
# Libraries48
# Museums12
Nightlife Score5.36
Family Friendly Score4.76
Health Fitness Score3.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks2460+
# Gyms347
# Grocery Stores118
# Coffee Shops1060+
# Hospitals343
# Bars533
# Pharmacies156
# Dentists460+
TransportationWilmerMesquite
Avg Commute Time33 min32 min
% Drive Alone93.1%100%
% Carpool3.4%0%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home2.4%0%
Walkability Score1133
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2943
Distance Downtown Dallas17 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.5 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min34 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi21 mi
EV Stations211
EV Level2 Ports218
EV Dc Fast Ports47
EV NetworksHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint NetworkChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max3768
Walk % Walkable029
Walk Score Points940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsWilmerMesquite
Population6,391149,299
Population Density522.33,040.2
Population Growth 5yr45.8%4.1%
Median Age27.832.9
% Under 1835.5%27.9%
% Age 18–248.9%9.7%
% Age 25–3421.3%15.4%
% Age 35–4412.5%11.8%
% Age 45–546.6%12.6%
% Age 55–646.7%11.3%
% Age 65+8.5%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.322.96
% Family Households78.9%73.5%
% Homeownership58.5%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher58.1%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher15.8%19.6%
% Graduate Degree6%6.6%
% White30.3%29.9%
% Black32.5%27.5%
% Asian0%3%
% South Asian0%1%
% Hispanic Latino57.4%44%
% Native American0%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races21.4%25.4%
% Other Race15.9%13.3%
% Foreign Born17.6%20.9%
% Moved Last Year10.2%12.9%
% Renters41.5%37.2%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr89.8%87.1%
% From Out Of State0.6%1%
% From Different County1.6%2.4%
% From Abroad0%1.1%
% Families With Kids42.5%39.3%
% Married Couples50.5%44.7%
% Single Parent9.5%11.7%
% Living Alone20.6%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone4.1%8.2%
% With Broadband86.9%94%
% With Computer100%97.3%
% Male50.4%47.6%
% Female49.6%52.4%
Total Households1,81550,171