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Mesquite, TX

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Mesquite, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 68
Population148,848
Foreign Born13.0%
Population Density3,031people per mi²
Median Age33.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
23
Positive
37
Poor
7
Negative
1

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

28mi

Post Office

USPS — Mesquite, TX

1.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf4Nearest 5.8 mi
Camping4Nearest 26.3 mi
Marina1Nearest 10 mi
Winery0Nearest 12 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 12.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$564k
14% below US avg
College Educated
18.5%
47% below US avg
WFH
8.5%
41% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$22k
22% above US avg
Graduate Degree
6.0%
55% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D+
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 65% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
26.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−14.3%
Homicide
0.09 / 1k Residents93% above state avg
Robbery
0.71 / 1k Residents36% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.35 / 1k Residents40% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−36.7%
Burglary
2.46 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.87 / 1k Residents24% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.62 / 1k Residents46% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+13Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Mesquite, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season267 days344 frost-free
Annual Rainfall59.6"
Elevation502 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,031/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Hail, Tornado, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 343 mi · coast 229 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$973.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDallas1.3M people are 12 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW28 mi away
Distance to State Capital185 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison10 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T12:08:11.000Z

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