What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Mesquite, TX, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Mesquite is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with an estimated population of 150,140. It anchors the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. The median home value in Mesquite is $263,551 as of 2026-04, down 4.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.4% annual growth (-8.5% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Mesquite average $1,374 per month, down 1.3% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 47 of 100 (Cooling). Buyers may find more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Prices have come off recent highs (-8.5% from peak). Buyers may have more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Reasons people move here
- The data is the data: Mesquite has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 1-criteria momentum score on this page.
- Data is sourced from public datasets (Zillow, US Census) with full citations on the methodology page.
Things to know first
- Cooling: -4.1% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.
- Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.
More about Mesquite
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.