City safety & data profile

MesquiteTX

Mesquite, TX is a 145K-resident city in Dallas County with a median household income of $72,537.

Dallas County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Mesquite, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Mesquite has a population larger than 96% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $245,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

145K
Population
Top 4%
By size
$72,537
Median income
$245,700
Median home
13.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Mesquite

Mesquite posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Mesquite area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Mesquite

Where Mesquite income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,537 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Mesquite, TX beyond the headline numbers

Mesquite sits inside Dallas County, Texas, at roughly 32.77°N, -96.60°W. Population 144,788, $72,537 median household income. Median home value $245,700, median rent $1,513. Poverty rate 13.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Mesquite's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.8%, then short sleep duration at 37%. 1 hospital in/around Mesquite, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Mesquite from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
144,788
Mesquite
Median Income
$72,537
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$245,700
+8% vs avg
Median Age
32.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dallas County) - Mesquite's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.6M+9%
Median Income
$76,547+55%
Median Home Value
$303,000+136%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-27%
Unemployment
5%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Mesquite, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,513/mo
Poverty Rate
13.4% -6% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%
Work From Home 10%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 29.9%
African American 27.5%
Asian 3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.8%
Short Sleep Duration
37%
High Blood Pressure
34%
Physical Inactivity
33.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
23.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Diabetes
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.5%
Annual Checkup 74.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
DALLAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MESQUITE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mesquite, TX? ▼
Mesquite, TX has a population of 144,788 people, located in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Mesquite? ▼
The median household income in Mesquite, TX is $72,537 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
What is the median home value in Mesquite? ▼
The median home value in Mesquite, TX is $245,700. Median rent is $1,513/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mesquite? ▼
The top health indicators in Mesquite include Obesity (37.8%), Short Sleep Duration (37%), High Blood Pressure (34%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mesquite? ▼
Mesquite has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mesquite? ▼
The median age in Mesquite, TX is 32.9 years. 19.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mesquite, TX is located in Dallas County, Texas. With a population of 145K and a $72,537 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mesquite area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Mesquite's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Mesquite area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Mesquite against Texas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Texas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dallas County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.