Neighborhood in Mesquite, Dallas County

Living in East Mesquite, Mesquite

D

4th of 8areas in Mesquite
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mesquite overall: D-

East Mesquite covers part of Mesquite, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Mesquite. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe2.0 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,460
Median rent
$2,470
Median home value
$312,000
Household income
$125,600
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in East Mesquite

East Mesquite is an area in Mesquite with about 5,500 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for East Mesquite is D. That puts it 4th of 8 areas we grade in Mesquite, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in East Mesquite

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in East Mesquite

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,470, 63% higher than the Mesquite median.
  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 13% across Mesquite.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Mesquite report card

Each grade compares East Mesquite with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,470, homes cost 2.5x income.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $125,600, 5.3% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 453 violent crimes per 100k, 2,231 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 31 min, 11% work from home.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

East Mesquite compared with Mesquite

Better than Mesquite

  • Median household income: $125,60073% higher than Mesquite ($72,537)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%28 points higher than Mesquite (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x27% lower than Mesquite (3.4x)

Worse than Mesquite

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%39 points higher than Mesquite (61%)
  • Median rent: $2,47063% higher than Mesquite ($1,513)
  • People below the poverty line: 25%12 points higher than Mesquite (13%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CPirrung ElementaryElementary, Mesquite ISD0.4 mi
  • CBerry MiddleMiddle, Mesquite ISD1.3 mi
  • CHorn High SchoolHigh, Mesquite ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in East Mesquite

Median rent in East Mesquite is $2,470 a month, 63% higher than the Mesquite median. A household would need about $99,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $312,000, 27% higher than the Mesquite median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,132 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMesquiteTexas
Median rent63% higher than Mesquite$2,470$1,513$1,403
Median home value27% higher than Mesquite$312,000$245,700$283,800
Home value to income27% lower than Mesquite2.5x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent39 points higher than Mesquite100%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Mesquite91%63%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Mesquite0%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mesquite199719831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,132
Mortgage payment
$1,708
Property tax
$424
Median rent, for comparison
$2,470

Based on a $312,000 home in East Mesquite, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMesquiteTexas
Median household income73% higher than Mesquite$125,600$72,537$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Mesquite5.3%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Mesquite25%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Mesquite27%20%34%
Average commute5% lower than Mesquite31 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Mesquite11%10.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Mesquite3.5%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Mesquite99%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East Mesquite

Under 1829%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6436%
65 and over9.8%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black49%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race6.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Mesquite

  1. 1C-South MesquiteMedian rent $1,770
  2. 2C-North MesquiteMedian rent $1,600
  3. 3D+Central MesquiteMedian rent $1,860
  4. 5DNorthwest MesquiteMedian rent $1,440
  5. 6D-West MesquiteMedian rent $1,830
  6. 7D-Southeast MesquiteMedian rent $2,480
  7. 8FSouthwest MesquiteMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DBeltline AshmooreLancaster
  2. FSoutheast DuncanvilleDuncanville
  3. D-Colony ParkAustin

Questions about East Mesquite

Is East Mesquite a good place to live?

East Mesquite covers part of Mesquite, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Mesquite. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in East Mesquite?

Renters in East Mesquite pay a median of $2,470 a month, 63% higher than the Mesquite median. The median home is worth $312,000, 27% higher than the Mesquite median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mesquite.

What schools serve East Mesquite?

The closest rated public schools are Pirrung Elementary (elementary, rated C), Berry Middle (middle, rated C) and Horn High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Mesquite that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.