Name: Mesquite, TX
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Living in Mesquite, TX

Ranks better than 69% of areas Follow

Population

142,429

Median Age

33.0 Years

Mesquite Area Facts

Mesquite has a Livability Score of 69_/100, which is considered good
Mesquite crime rates are 58% higher than the Texas average
Cost of living in Mesquite is 10% higher than the Texas average

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What do the locals think about Mesquite?

83%

Family friendly

22%

Public transit is accessible

43%

Walkable to grocery stores

61%

Yards are well-kept

70%

Lots of parks

39%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

74%

A quiet area

57%

Sense of community

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Mesquite Reviews

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Mesquite Has Issues 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 30, 2021) Old guard generation of selfish and fearful community members from the 60’s/70’s mesquite blocked the opportunities for the city’s growth by voting against public transit and acting as obstacles for positive change for decades. A few are still at it. ...Read More Read Less

A City That Overlooks Big Problems 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2019) The City of Mesquite, TX has a big problem with overlooking serious problems involving safety of the roads and drunk drivers.
There has been numerous accidents and property damage at the corner of Motley and Oates. On this corner sits a apartment complex that has seen far too ma ...Read More ny accidents to count. These accidents have resulted in damages to landscaping, buildings, signs, fences and vehicles. There are no safety prevention barriers along the sides of the streets here.
The accidents are mainly due to this street being a curve that drivers feel they can speed around with no consequences. When it rains it makes a recipe for disaster. Drivers slide, spin and bounce off curbs and over medians. Some fly into the parking lot of the apartments. Even when there has not been rain there are drivers going way over the speed limit and have lost control of their vehicles. Resulting in more damages to property.
Now add in drunk drivers that miss the curve completely and run into the apartment complex resulting in major damages in all of the above mentioned - apartment building hit, vehicles hit resulting in total loss and signs and landscape plowed over and torn up. NOT ONE OF THESE DRUNK DRIVERS WERE ARRESTED! Police responded but no arrests were ever made even though the driver was obviously drunk.
So what actually does warrant the City of Mesquite to do something about this ongoing problem? Does someone need to die? Is it just the police do not want any extra paper work or are they just bad at their job? Does the City of Mesquite just not want the expense of taking safety measures?
The City of Mesquite shows no concern for it's tax payers and no intention of addressing possible life threatening problems. Complete failures! Read Less

A CITY WITH STRUGGLES 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 16, 2018) I have been in many towns in the USA. And Mesquite has a terrible problem with the state of the roads. It will appear that the city government of Mesquite does not care enough about road conditions. ...Read More Read Less

Mesquite, TX - The best city in Texas 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) My experience with Mesquite, TX took place in the form of a two week business stay in early 2009. My first impressions were good and they were further reinforced by friends who live in Mesquite.

I never expected too much going to the city of Mesquite, TX since I have always foun ...Read More d cities in Texas to be very bland and almost desert like. My judgmental opinion may have got the best of me since Mesquite is truly a wonderful little city. I was greeted by friendly individuals, nice clean streets lined with green grass and more than enough options for restaurants, bars & shopping.

Friends who live in Mesquite have commented on the excellent school systems and strong community. I can't comment on the schools but the community appears to be very clean and friendly. There are plenty of shopping in Mesquite from a large mall down to novelty shops.

There are plenty of good dining opportunities from larger chains to small and delicious local restaurants. The nightlife was rather bland with mostly small, local bars. I heard talk of some bigger clubs but never came across a single one in Mesquite. I did notice an abundance of "hiring" signs which is definitely a good thing for residents in need of work! Read Less

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A CITY WITH STRUGGLES 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 16, 2018) I have been in many towns in the USA. And Mesquite has a terrible problem with the state of the roads. It will appear that the city government of Mesquite does not care enough about road conditions. ...Read More Read Less

Mesquite, TX - The best city in Texas 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) My experience with Mesquite, TX took place in the form of a two week business stay in early 2009. My first impressions were good and they were further reinforced by friends who live in Mesquite.

I never expected too much going to the city of Mesquite, TX since I have always foun ...Read More d cities in Texas to be very bland and almost desert like. My judgmental opinion may have got the best of me since Mesquite is truly a wonderful little city. I was greeted by friendly individuals, nice clean streets lined with green grass and more than enough options for restaurants, bars & shopping.

Friends who live in Mesquite have commented on the excellent school systems and strong community. I can't comment on the schools but the community appears to be very clean and friendly. There are plenty of shopping in Mesquite from a large mall down to novelty shops.

There are plenty of good dining opportunities from larger chains to small and delicious local restaurants. The nightlife was rather bland with mostly small, local bars. I heard talk of some bigger clubs but never came across a single one in Mesquite. I did notice an abundance of "hiring" signs which is definitely a good thing for residents in need of work! Read Less

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Mesquite, TX

Mesquite, TX is located in Dallas County and serves as a home to thousands of residents. The city is ranked as the 20th most populated suburb in Texas and it’s the first city in Texas to have an enclosed mall. Mesquite loves its rodeo hence being referred to as the ‘Rodeo Capital of Texas.’ A good percentage of the residents in the city are whites, which makes it less diverse as compared to other cities in Texas. A number of the residents share some Latino or Hispanic origin and speak Spanish fluently. Mesquite is a home for young singles. There is no doubt that life in Mesquite offers a remarkable experience.

The livability score of Mesquite is quite high, which is higher compared to what other cities in the USA. The education system is fundamental to equipping students with relevant skills and knowledge and it does just that. Schools in the city have a high average test score, which is far beyond the national average. There are plenty of public, private and charter elementary, middle, high schools, and higher learning institutes.

Mesquite records humid subtropical weather. As a result, summer months are hot and humid, and winter months mild and cold. The city experiences strong thunderstorms in the spring months. Precipitation is high in May since this is a month when the rainfall peaks. Snowfall is occasional in the city.

Being a city in Dallas, Mesquite experiences tremendous growth. Nonetheless, the cost of living is lower compared to similar cities in the region and the nation at large. Food and transit costs are lower compared to other cities. Nevertheless, residents pay more for utility costs than the national average. The unemployment rate is more economical since the job growth rates keep skyrocketing. Buying a home is somewhat easy in Mesquite since the median home cost is average. The median rent is highly affordable.

There is only one large airport in Mesquite, the Mesquite Metro Airport. Fort Worth International Airport is also a few miles away from Mesquite and is one of the world’s busiest airports. The city also benefits from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system. Even though many residents are using their vehicles, the public transportation system is both remarkable and reliable.

Mesquite residents have an opportunity to visit the Big Town Mall. Another mall to be visited is the Town East Mall. The two malls appear in the top popular places in the city. Mesquite City is also famous for its rodeo, and visiting Resistol Arena gives you firsthand experience to rodeo. There is an opportunity for you to visit the zoo or the art galleries available in the city.