salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,120 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 308 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mesquite?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mesquite
| Size | Mesquite | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,301 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,297 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,531 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,941 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,295 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mesquite overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mesquite, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mesquite
Life in Mesquite
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mesquite?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $148 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $245,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mesquite, TX?
Renting in Mesquite costs a median of about $1,853 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Mesquite?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mesquite cheap or expensive?
Mesquite is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $78,231. It ranks 308th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mesquite?
The median homeowner in Mesquite pays $3,859 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Mesquite more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below 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 $245,700, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
149,299 people live in Mesquite. Numbers are typical (middle) values.