Mesquite, NV — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Clark County · Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise · population 23,599

Growing fastSmall-town feel
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62
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Mesquite stands

Population growing 3.6% per year.

Median home $379,687
1-year -1.6%
5-yr CAGR +4.2%
vs 5-yr peak -5.9%
Population +3.6%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-07$380k$0k$140k$280k$420k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
97/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,719/mo$1,578$1,756$1,9352026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent981021002026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 18.4
Lean buy

At a 18.4 price-to-rent ratio, Mesquite is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
42 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
60 · w22%
Distance from peak
57 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Rent YoY
61 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
71 · w10%
Long thesis

Mesquite has held up across the cycle: home values at $379,687 with +4.2% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Mesquite's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Mesquite

Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, with an estimated population of 23,599. It anchors the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metro area. The population has grown 3.6% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Mesquite is $379,687 as of 2026-04, down 1.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.2% annual growth (-5.9% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Mesquite average $1,719 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.4%). The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.6% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
The data is the data: Mesquite has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.

Bear case

Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Clark County right now.

Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Clark County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Cities like Mesquite

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
45° / 24°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
252
~69% of year
Annual precip
9″ rain
6″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
High
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Current weather

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
38%
Very dry climate
Median household income
$71,600
Nevada state median
Top industries (state-level)
Tourism/GamingMiningLogistics

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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