Cost of Living in Mesquite, TX
Population: 148,848 • 2026 Data
$71,843
Median Household Income
-7% vs national
$1,407
Median Monthly Rent
+4% vs national
$226,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs national
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Mesquite
The median home value in Mesquite, TX is $226,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,407, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,383.
Rent-to-income ratio: 23.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, with a labor force of 78,772 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.