Neighborhood in Seminole, Gaines County

Living in Mesquite Apartments, Seminole

B-

4th of 5areas in Seminole
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seminole overall: B-

Mesquite Apartments is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy20.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
1,290
Median rent
$820
Median home value
$140,000
Household income
$42,200
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Mesquite Apartments

Mesquite Apartments is a neighborhood in Seminole with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 18% of households with children.

Our grade for Mesquite Apartments is B-. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Seminole, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Mesquite Apartments

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Mesquite Apartments

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.8% across Seminole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Mesquite Apartments report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $820, homes cost 3.3x income.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $42,200, 11% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 254 violent crimes per 100k, 629 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 14 min, 0% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    67% of homes have broadband.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

Mesquite Apartments compared with Seminole

Better than Seminole

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%38 points lower than Seminole (38%)
  • Average commute: 14 min41% lower than Seminole (24 min)
  • Vacant homes: 0%10 points lower than Seminole (9.7%)

Worse than Seminole

  • Homes with broadband internet: 67%19 points lower than Seminole (86%)
  • Median household income: $42,20030% lower than Seminole ($60,390)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%12 points lower than Seminole (74%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSeminole PriElementary, Seminole ISD0.5 mi
  • CSeminole Junior HighMiddle, Seminole ISD1.4 mi
  • ASeminole High SchoolHigh, Seminole ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Mesquite Apartments

Median rent in Mesquite Apartments is $820 a month, 4% lower than the Seminole median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $140,000, 21% lower than the Seminole median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,013 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median rent4% lower than Seminole$820$858$1,403
Median home value21% lower than Seminole$140,000$177,000$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Seminole3.3x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points lower than Seminole0%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Seminole62%74%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than Seminole0%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seminole198019791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,013
Mortgage payment
$766
Property tax
$247
Median rent, for comparison
$820

Based on a $140,000 home in Mesquite Apartments, 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

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median household income30% lower than Seminole$42,200$60,390$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Seminole11%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Seminole11%6.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Seminole17%18%34%
Average commute41% lower than Seminole14 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Seminole0%1.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Seminole0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet19 points lower than Seminole67%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Mesquite Apartments

Under 1813%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6434%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Black2.8%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seminole

  1. 1B+City Park AdditionMedian rent $820
  2. 2B+Malone
  3. 3BSmallin Terrace AdditionMedian rent $820
  4. 5C+Russell AdditionMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Northwest VidorVidor
  2. C+Los Cuates South ColoniaBrownsville
  3. D+West RichmondRichmond

Questions about Mesquite Apartments

Is Mesquite Apartments a good place to live?

Mesquite Apartments is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Mesquite Apartments?

Renters in Mesquite Apartments pay a median of $820 a month, 4% lower than the Seminole median. The median home is worth $140,000, 21% lower than the Seminole median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Seminole.

What schools serve Mesquite Apartments?

The closest rated public schools are Seminole Pri (elementary, rated C), Seminole Junior High (middle, rated C) and Seminole High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Mesquite Apartments name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.