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Living in
Mesquite.
About
Life in Mesquite
Living in Mesquite means embracing a quieter lifestyle in a place that's genuinely affordable compared to Las Vegas just 80 miles away—median home values hover around $388,600 and median household income sits at $75,227, which gives you real purchasing power in the Nevada market. The city has transformed into a retirement destination with a median age of 62.5, so don't expect a young, party-focused vibe; instead, you'll find a stable, family-oriented community where about 56% of households are married couples and neighbors tend to stay put. The job market is tied largely to the casino resorts and hospitality industry that line the I-15 corridor, along with tourism-related work, though unemployment runs slightly above the national average at 5.6%—if you're remote or have flexible work, that's less of a concern.
Mesquite at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
63.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+17.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mesquite: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mesquite, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.7%), and 17.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.0%
of residents
65 and Older
46.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
13.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
58.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Mesquite
In Mesquite, rent runs 26% below the NV average, and home values are 11% below the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,278
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $371,742 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NV
Unemployment in Mesquite and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Mesquite, is close to the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Mesquite: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mesquite is less than 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mesquite Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area
Commute18.9 min avg
How Mesquite residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mesquite, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
St George Regional Airport (SGU)
Regional airport · few flights219k passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mesquite runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
118.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
782.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mesquite Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 52 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Mesquite, the most common type is heat, with 52 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | Heat | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 50 | High Wind | $139,000 |
| 2023 | 58 | High Wind | $25.9M |
| 2022 | 65 | High Wind | $350,000 |
| 2021 | 45 | Excessive Heat | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 25 | Excessive Heat | $218,000 |
| 2019 | 57 | Heat | $115,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Heat | $4.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
36 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Mesquite is less than 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Mesquite, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
61
Good Days
113
per year
Moderate Days
226
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Mesquite is less than 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate104°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mesquite has hot summers (avg high 104°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
104°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
150
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 30°F | 0.80" |
| Feb | 65°F | 35°F | 0.86" |
| Mar | 73°F | 40°F | 0.62" |
| Apr | 81°F | 46°F | 0.30" |
| May | 90°F | 55°F | 0.13" |
| Jun | 101°F | 63°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 106°F | 71°F | 0.29" |
| Aug | 105°F | 70°F | 0.69" |
| Sep | 97°F | 60°F | 0.35" |
| Oct | 84°F | 48°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 69°F | 36°F | 0.51" |
| Dec | 59°F | 29°F | 0.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mesquite
Mesquite has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Mesa View Regional Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mesquite
Mesquite's student/teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mesquite
Mesquite has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
37 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
59 mi awayZion National Park
National Park
70 mi awayTule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
72 mi awayPipe Spring National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayCedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mesquite
Mesquite Library Campus
160 W First North St, Mesquite
Cities Near Mesquite
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mesquite?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mesquite FAQ
Is Mesquite, Nevada affordable?⌄
Mesquite's median rent is $1,181/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,227/year. Median home value is $388,600.
Is Mesquite, Nevada safe?⌄
Mesquite's violent crime rate was 119 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 782 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mesquite, Nevada?⌄
Clark County, which includes Mesquite, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Mesquite is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,181/month and median household income is $75,227/year. The median home value is $388,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mesquite, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Mesquite is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from