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Mesquite, TX

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Mesquite.

Population: 159,124 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mesquite, TX is $358,717 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,775 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,919/month. 57 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$358,717

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$358,717
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-6.3%
5-year appreciation
+13.2%
10-year appreciation
+79.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$387,987
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$379,775
Median list price
$400,525
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
413
For-sale inventory
562
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
508
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
146

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,919/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,807/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
57
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
11
High schools
10
Charter schools
8
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES, LEGACY PREPARATORY, PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY
Schools include
IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - MESQUITE, LEGACY PREP CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE WEST CAMPUS, PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) MESQUITE EL, MOSS EL, AGNEW MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
132
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lane Plating Works, Inc. (10.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
148
Days with Moderate air quality
206
Highest AQI recorded (year)
304

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
244,611
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
207,220

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Mesquite Metro Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
46
Hospitals include
DALLAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR OF DALLAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,408 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,278
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,643,802
Average weekly wage
$1,799
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12,691

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MesquiteState medianUS median
Typical home value$358,717$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$379,775$285,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,919/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,278$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mesquite, TX?
$358,717.
What is the median sale price in Mesquite, TX?
$379,775.
How long do homes take to sell in Mesquite, TX?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Mesquite, TX?
Typical rent: $1,919/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mesquite, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Mesquite, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 132 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mesquite, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mesquite, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mesquite, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mesquite, TX?
57 schools (34 elementary, 11 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mesquite, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mesquite, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mesquite, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Mesquite

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