Mesquite, Texas

Population 143,484

Mesquite is located in Dallas County, TX. The population is 143,484, making Mesquite the 5th largest city in Dallas County.

There are 44 public schools in Mesquite with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Mesquite is moderate , and there are 187 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mesquite is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mesquite property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mesquite include Sunnyvale, Balch Springs and Travis Ranch.

Mesquite Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Crime Rate

39.59% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 612
  • Violent Crimes: 479
  • Robbery: 171
  • Burglary: 462
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

3.76% Lower than national avg.
  • 187 offenders in Mesquite
  • 13.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

327 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 312

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

44 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 44 K-12 public schools in Mesquite, TX and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Mesquite's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
7 Private Schools

Appleseed Academy

C P Preparatory School

Calvary Temple Christian Academy

Dallas Christian School

Little Red Schoolhouse

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6 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

187 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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18 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mesquite, TX issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 18 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 7 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mesquite, TX issued 233 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 233 permits, 24 were issued for single family homes and 209 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,075
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,151
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,364
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,740
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,288

Zip Codes

75043 75114 75126 75149 75150 75159 75180 75181 75182 75185 75187 75217 75227 75228 75253

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Environmental Hazards

327 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Mesquite, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mesquite, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Mesquite, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.43°
  • February 51.53°
  • March 60.22°
  • April 67.8°
  • May 75.43°
  • June 84.79°
  • July 88.1°
  • August 87.76°
  • September 79.28°
  • October 67.92°
  • November 59.33°
  • December 48.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mesquite, TX

Earthquakes
Mesquite, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mesquite, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mesquite, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mesquite, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mesquite, TX: $55,416

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mesquite is 4.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.84%
White Collar - 56.16%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Jeb Hensarling
  • Eddie Bernice Johnson
  • Pete Sessions

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

8 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

6 Retirement Homes view all

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