Mesquite, TX
Living in Mesquite
Bikeability8
Walkability7
Commute24
Public Transit9
Affordability63
Public Safety45
Airports82
Hospitals60
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
143kPopulation+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
$58kMedian 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
$143kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$922Median 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
Little Red Schoolhouse
0 miles, W
Meadow Oaks Academy
1 miles, S
Mesquite Friendship Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Calvary Temple Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Mesquite, TX
Amberton University
8 miles, NW
Criswell College
11 miles, W
Paul Quinn College
11 miles, SW
Southern Methodist University
13 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mesquite, TX
Dallas Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
11 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Mesquite, TX
Dallas Love Field
16 miles, W
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
28 miles, W
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Waco Regional Airport
88 miles, SW