Neighborhood in Mesquite, Dallas County

Living in Northwest Mesquite, Mesquite

D

5th of 8areas in Mesquite
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mesquite overall: D-

Northwest Mesquite covers part of Mesquite, TX, home to about 62,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 8 areas we score in Mesquite. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
  • Health scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
62,590
Median rent
$1,440
Median home value
$224,000
Household income
$66,100
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Mesquite

Northwest Mesquite is an area in Mesquite with about 62,600 residents, homes built around 1976, a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 8 areas in Mesquite, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Mesquite

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Mesquite

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Mesquite report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 C

    Median rent $1,440, homes cost 3.4x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $66,100, 6.7% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 9.2% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    28% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Mesquite compared with Mesquite

Better than Mesquite

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%3 points lower than Mesquite (61%)
  • Median rent: $1,4405% lower than Mesquite ($1,513)
  • Average commute: 31 min5% lower than Mesquite (32 min)

Worse than Mesquite

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%13 points lower than Mesquite (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%5 points lower than Mesquite (20%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 28%4 points higher than Mesquite (23%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMcKenzie ElementaryElementary, Mesquite ISD0.2 mi
  • BMcDonald MiddleMiddle, Mesquite ISD0.4 mi
  • BNorth Mesquite High SchoolHigh, Mesquite ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Mesquite

Median rent in Northwest Mesquite is $1,440 a month, 5% lower than the Mesquite median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $224,000, 9% lower than the Mesquite median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,511 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMesquiteTexas
Median rent5% lower than Mesquite$1,440$1,513$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Mesquite$224,000$245,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Mesquite3.4x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Mesquite58%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than Mesquite50%63%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Mesquite8.1%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mesquite197619831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,511
Mortgage payment
$1,226
Property tax
$284
Median rent, for comparison
$1,440

Based on a $224,000 home in Northwest 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 income9% lower than Mesquite$66,100$72,537$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Mesquite6.7%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Mesquite15%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Mesquite15%20%34%
Average commute5% lower than Mesquite31 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Mesquite9.2%10.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mesquite1.6%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Mesquite94%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Mesquite

Under 1828%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6436%
65 and over9.8%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black23%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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. 4DEast MesquiteMedian rent $2,470
  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. D+Southeast AlvinAlvin
  2. D-Huntington VillageHouston
  3. DFairbanksHouston

Questions about Northwest Mesquite

Is Northwest Mesquite a good place to live?

Northwest Mesquite covers part of Mesquite, TX, home to about 62,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 8 areas we score in Mesquite. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Mesquite?

Median rent in Northwest Mesquite is $1,440 a month, 5% lower than the Mesquite median. The median home is worth $224,000, 9% lower than the Mesquite median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mesquite.

What schools serve Northwest Mesquite?

The closest rated public schools are McKenzie Elementary (elementary, rated B), McDonald Middle (middle, rated B) and North Mesquite High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 34 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.