Here's what it costs to live in Mesquite, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,513 per month, while the typical home is valued around $245,700. Households earn a median of $72,537 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 55. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$72,537
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,513
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$245,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
149,299
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Census ACS
55.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,302
Per month
Avg Home Value
$235,045
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 75043 | — | $1,399 | $236,300 |
| ZIP 75126 | — | $1,786 | $301,500 |
| ZIP 75149 | — | $1,314 | $184,800 |
| ZIP 75150 | — | $1,322 | $206,800 |
| ZIP 75159 | — | $1,219 | $204,000 |
| ZIP 75180 | — | $1,166 | $183,800 |
| ZIP 75181 | — | $1,463 | $256,900 |
| ZIP 75182 | — | $999 | $496,500 |
| ZIP 75227 | — | $1,183 | $170,100 |
| ZIP 75228 | — | $1,144 | $230,900 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
87°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
78.5%
The cost of living index for Mesquite is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Mesquite is $1,513 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Mesquite is $72,537 per year.
The median home value in Mesquite is $245,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Mesquite has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
