Question 1

Is 75181 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75181 in Mesquite has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Mesquite city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 75181 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 75181?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75181 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 75181. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 75181 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Mesquite. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 75181?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 75181 is approximately $322K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 75181 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 75181 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 75181 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75181 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mesquite. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 75181 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mesquite neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Mesquite — ZIP 75181

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
NEW MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
PIRRUNG EL	PK–05	—	—	—
THOMPSON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BERRY MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HORN H S	09–12	—	—	—
GENTRY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TERRY MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
ACHZIGER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
VROONLAND - VANGUARD H S	09–12	—	—	—
DR DON WOOLLEY MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
CROSS EL	PK–05	—	—	—