City profile
Mesquite, TX
Dallas County · Population 149,299
Mesquite is a city in Dallas County, TX with about 149,299 residents and a typical home value near $246,000. It is 12 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
48°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$245,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,703
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High · county score 100/100
Top hazards: Hail, Heat wave, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
16 mi to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
149,299
Black population
27.5%
County
Dallas County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 149,299 residents
- Typical home value about $246,000
- 12 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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