Mesquite, Texas
Quick Statistics
Mesquite is a community in Dallas County, Texas, home to about 149,299 people spread across 49.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,385 a year, and a typical home is worth about $245,700. About 27.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 76.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Mesquite ranks number 22 of 1,795 in population, number 600 in median household income, number 476 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mesquite typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sunnyvale, TX | 3.2 mi. | 8,336 |
| 2. | Balch Springs, TX | 3.7 mi. | 27,255 |
| 3. | Travis Ranch, TX | 6.8 mi. | 9,025 |
| 4. | Seagoville, TX | 7.7 mi. | 19,352 |
| 5. | Forney, TX | 7.7 mi. | 31,532 |
| 6. | Heath, TX | 9.5 mi. | 10,777 |
| 7. | Garland, TX | 10.7 mi. | 246,844 |
| 8. | Dallas, TX | 10.8 mi. | 1,307,930 |
What is the population of Mesquite, Texas?
Mesquite has a population of about 149,299 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mesquite, Texas in?
Mesquite is located in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Mesquite, Texas?
The median home value in Mesquite is about $245,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mesquite, Texas?
The median personal income in Mesquite is about $36,385 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mesquite, Texas?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Dallas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mesquite, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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