salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes. Most homes (81.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,400 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nevada cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Nevada. It is number 8 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mesquite?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mesquite
| Size | Mesquite | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $821 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $969 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,277 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,389 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mesquite overall?
Everyday prices in Nevada overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mesquite, so the Nevada figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mesquite
Life in Mesquite
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mesquite?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,311 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $388,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mesquite, NV?
Renting in Mesquite costs a median of about $1,385 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.
How much do I need to make to live in Mesquite?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,400 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mesquite cheap or expensive?
Mesquite is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $81,132. It ranks 8th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mesquite?
The median homeowner in Mesquite pays $2,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Mesquite more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nevada are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mesquite?
The median home value in Mesquite is $388,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,059 people live in Mesquite. Numbers are typical (middle) values.