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Mesquite, TX
B+
Population: 149,848
Home Price: $170,600
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Overview
Mesquite is a midsize city in the state of Texas with a population of 149,848. Mesquite has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
31.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Mesquite, TX
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,054
$30,264
$32,693
Median Household Income
$63,706
$64,807
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
12.7%
10.5%
Age
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Median Age
33.1
39.0
42.3
Gender
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Male
47.9%
50.0%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
50.0%
50.2%
Race
Mesquite
Texas
United States
White
51.2%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
23.6%
6.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
8.7%
5.3%
2.7%
Multiracial
12.7%
10.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Median Home Price
$170,600
$166,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,008
$797
$801
Family Households
45.8%
45.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.1%
33.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.7%
74.1%
72.9%
Renters
38.3%
25.9%
27.1%
Education
Mesquite
Texas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.9%
9.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.7%
29.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.3%
22.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.9%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Mathematics
46.6%
48.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.1%
45.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Murder
4.2
2.8
3.0
Rape
31.5
43.3
38.0
Robbery
170.5
35.2
40.7
Assault
272.6
205.7
188.5
Property Crime
Mesquite
Texas
United States
Burglary
462.0
359.8
336.1
Theft
2558.0
1390.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
612.3
162.4
167.1
Arson
4.9
8.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Mesquite, TX
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
recipes
fast food
food truck
immuneboosting
mexican
fine dining
smoothie
gumbo
tacos
pizza
authentic
delicious
vegan
ice cream
cooking
hot sauce
plant based
crawfish
protein smoothie
taco
high school football
football
college football
country music
hs football
video games
basketball
baseball
golf
gaming
teams
soccer
athlete
recruiting
nfl
nba
disc golf
movies tv
coaching
athletics
inspired by
comms open
curating
photography
comic
studio
nft
theatre
canvas
collection
fxhash
artists
library
risd
theatre dept
creative
calligraphy
visual arts
fashion
graphic design
spending time
video games
anime
gaming anime
casual gamer
books
gaming
comic books
anime cosplay
photography
youtuber
disc golf
movies tv
hobbyist
hiphoprap gaming
memes
hot wheels
cosplay
fitness
memorabilia
plano dallas
sports
gaming anime
gaming
producer
curating
photography
award winning
movies tv
recreation
tv
executive producer
dj promoter
pop culture
hiphoprap gaming
offical dj
awardwinning
studio
arts
theatre
sports
summer
winter
warm weather
fine dining
photography
fly fishing
pool
arts
comfortable seating
space
courtyard
nature
fishing
astronomy
cycling
conservation
aviation
gardens
visitors
free samples
food truck
gift cards
liquor store
shoe store
grocery store
christmas shopping
battlestation
dealers
tgi fridays
tire shop
bulk
sephora
wall decor
el norte
soda
restocked
resell
mall
decals
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