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Mesquite, Texas

city · Dallas County (primary) , Borden County, Kaufman County

At a glance

149,299
Population
$245,700
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$261,109
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,513/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$72,537
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
32.1 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
76.92%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates81%
College graduates19.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Mesquite Economic Dev
Mesquite Economic Development (the City of Mesquite Economic Development Department) advances opportunity by aligning capital, talent, and infrastructure with the needs of local business. Our mission is to build wealth and prosperity for Mesquite by attracting, retaining, and expanding capital investment, jobs, residents, and visitors. We provide end-to-end support to help you move faster, including data-rich market research, property and zoning guidance, and access to incentive programs and financing tools.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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