Mesquite, Texas
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for property crime
Mesquite is a city in Texas with about 149,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.1 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$67kbetter than 6% of US places
Home Value$209k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 22% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.47%better than 83% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.5 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.6better than 63% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 57% of US places
School Quality47.0better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime1847/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime3648/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population149,43999th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.417th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)25.0%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)24.5%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)44.6%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 16% of US places
Walkability10.3/20better than 87% of US places
Airport Distance19 mibetter than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.7%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.10better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mesquite an affordable place to live?
- Mesquite is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $67k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mesquite?
- The median home value in Mesquite is $209k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mesquite?
- Median household income in Mesquite is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mesquite?
- Median gross rent in Mesquite is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mesquite safe?
- Mesquite is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1847/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 3648/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mesquite?
- Mesquite averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 41.5 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mesquite?
- Public-school quality in Mesquite is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mesquite?
- The average one-way commute in Mesquite is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)