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Living in Mesquite

The city had 386 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 81.4%, and the vacancy rate was 19.5% in July 2026. The population of Mesquite, in the United States, was 22,059 in July 2026. There were 5,543 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population24,001people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,553EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,038EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.72%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,129offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 29% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean3.9µg/m³country median 7.0 — 44% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 66% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 98% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Mesquite?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,181 per month, while the median home value was US$388,600 in July 2026. 46.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Mesquite recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€749
Utilities, 85 m² flat€109
Internet, 60 Mbps€57
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited56.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly748.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.77 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home108.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,181/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)19.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,142 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,197 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,038 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes189 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Mesquite a good place to live?

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 35–57%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 47–65%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,986 of 24,001 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$75,227 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Mesquite is 5.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income75,227 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,553 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.72 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Mesquite?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,275of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,197
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€109 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827) · 2024-12-31− €109
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827) · 2024-12-31− €57
Mobile plan€22 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827) · 2024-12-31− €22
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€2,275
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Mesquite Salary needed to live in Mesquite

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mesquite. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Mesquite. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools386 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents12.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio137 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents5,543 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,089 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mesquite when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMesquite highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Mesquite highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Mesquite3,478
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,129 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents132.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes29 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.9 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMFH3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mesquite. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Mesquite is 3.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean3.9 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.44 · Feb 18.22 · Mar 22.72 · Apr 27 · May 32.44 · Jun 38.44 · Jul 41.22 · Aug 40.28 · Sep 36.11 · Oct 28.72 · Nov 20.5 · Dec 14.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -1 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 4.22 · Apr 7.72 · May 13 · Jun 17 · Jul 21.61 · Aug 21.22 · Sep 15.44 · Oct 8.72 · Nov 2.39 · Dec -1.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.22 · Feb 9.83 · Mar 13.44 · Apr 17.33 · May 22.72 · Jun 27.72 · Jul 31.44 · Aug 30.78 · Sep 25.78 · Oct 18.72 · Nov 11.44 · Dec 6.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 24.89 · Feb 37.34 · Mar 19.05 · Apr 6.35 · May 5.33 · Jun 2.79 · Jul 9.4 · Aug 13.46 · Sep 11.68 · Oct 20.83 · Nov 13.21 · Dec 18.29 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading46.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean5.21 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites33 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation250 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature33.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±3.5 °C. Elsewhere: Granada (Spain) ±3.6 °C, Fuenlabrada (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Leganés (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Parla (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±4.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,986 is not 7.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.64 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,986 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density291.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population24,001 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics24,413 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value388,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes81.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate37.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad13.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents5.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage52.46 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage68.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available96.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,684 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Mesquite

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

St. George as a Mesquite alternative in the same region

53 km away, better on 1 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 3.6% St. George vs 5.7% Mesquite−38%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,100 St. George vs €2,553 Mesquiteno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 7.4% St. George vs 7.6% Mesquiteno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,213 St. George vs 1,129 Mesquite+7%
  • Annual PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³ St. George vs 3.9 µg/m³ Mesquitesame level
Full comparisonMore about St. George

Plainfield as a Mesquite alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2282 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,553 Mesquite+89%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 3.0 km Mesquite+200%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 3.9 µg/m³ Mesquite+100%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,129 Mesquite−34%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.7% Mesquite−34%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 24,001 Mesquite+109%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 7.6% Mesquite−20%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Sandusky24,001 residentsHammond24,032 residentsCoralville23,960 residentsBoerne24,047 residentsClinton24,049 residentsWaynesboro23,951 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Mesquite?

The unemployment rate is 5.72 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Mesquite?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3.9 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Mesquite?

Police recorded 1,129 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Mesquite?

The published population is 24,001 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Mesquite?

2,986 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Mesquite a good place to live?

Mesquite may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Mesquite (Wayback Machine capture 20240619021827) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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