Mesquite, TX

Living in Mesquite

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 7
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 32
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Schools 21
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Residents

143k Population +7.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
18% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black26%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$922 Median Monthly Rent +$205 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mesquite

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59

Property Crime in Mesquite

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 2 0
Feb 50 3 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 81 4 0
Jul 85 3 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mesquite

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mesquite, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mesquite, TX

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Meadow Oaks Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Mesquite, TX

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Amberton University
8 miles, NW
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Criswell College
11 miles, W
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Paul Quinn College
11 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mesquite, TX

Airports

Airports near Mesquite, TX

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Dallas Love Field
16 miles, W
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Waco Regional Airport
88 miles, SW