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Mesquite, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Mesquite was 4.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 31% higher than the statewide rate (3.4). Its median household earns $72,537 and the median home value is $245,700. About 149,299 people live in Mesquite.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Mesquite?
In 2025 the Mesquite Police Department reported 680 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.5 per 1,000 people. That is 31% higher than the Texas rate (3.4), and 38% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 13 murders. Property crime came to 3,296 offenses (21.9 per 1,000; Texas: 17.9). Compared with 2021, when 728 were reported, the count is down 7%.
| Offense (2025) | Mesquite count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 680 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 13 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 58 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 106 | 0.71 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 503 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,296 | 21.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 369 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,383 | 15.9 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 544 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Mesquite changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 728 | 4,775 | 13 |
| 2022 | 688 | 5,372 | 9 |
| 2023 | 756 | 5,427 | 5 |
| 2024 | 749 | 4,428 | 6 |
| 2025 | 680 | 3,296 | 13 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Mesquite Police Department's own reports.
How does Mesquite compare with Texas?
Households in Mesquite have a median income of $72,537 (Texas: $78,476). The median owner-occupied home is worth $245,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,513 a month. About 149,299 people live on 49 square miles of land, roughly 3,040 per square mile. The city lies in Dallas County and Kaufman County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Mesquite | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,299 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $72,537 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,513 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.8% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.9 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Mesquite?
Mesquite has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam (37 ft) and Palos Verdes Lake Dam (21 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Mesquite?
No highway work zones were listed in Mesquite city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Mesquite?
Federal school lists place 51 public and 2 private schools within Mesquite. 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Mesquite
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Mesquite city limits (6 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #80 (Mesquite), Mesquite Tactical Shop (Mesquite), The Gun Zone (Mesquite), Uncle Dans Pawn Jewelry & Gun Sales INC (Mesquite), Uncle Dans Pawn Jewelry & Guns Sales INC (Mesquite) and Walmart #789 (Mesquite).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map inside the Mesquite city limits.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Mesquite city limits: Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas Inc, - Mesquite (Mesquite).
See them on the map: gun shops · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Mesquite?
In 2025, Mesquite had 4.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (680 reported), 31% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 21.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Mesquite?
$72,537 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Mesquite?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $245,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Mesquite?
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High).
Nearby cities
Garland, TX (11 mi) · Dallas, TX (11 mi) · Rowlett, TX (11 mi) · Rockwall, TX (14 mi) · Richardson, TX (16 mi) · Wylie, TX (19 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county pages: Dallas County and Kaufman County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Mesquite city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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