Relocation Guide, Mesquite, TX
Moving to Mesquite, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Mesquite: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Mesquite at a glance
Population
150,000
Median home price
$265,000
Median rent
$1,350 / month
Cost of living index
94
Property tax
2.30% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
37°F
Why people move to Mesquite
Affordable for DFW
Right off I-635 for metro access
Diverse, established community
Rodeo Capital of Texas
Where to live in Mesquite
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Creek Crossing
Established, family-focused
Berkshire
Family suburb
Downtown Mesquite
Historic, walkable
Major employers
- · Ashley Furniture
- · Pepsi Bottling
- · Mesquite ISD
- · Baylor Scott & White
Schools
Mesquite ISD, one of the largest in the metro.
Airports
- · DFW International (35 min)
- · Dallas Love Field (25 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Older housing stock in parts
Property taxes are high
Who thrives in Mesquite
First-time buyersDallas commutersFamilies on budget
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