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Mesquite, Texas · ZIP 75181

Mesquite — ZIP 75181

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Mesquite (75181) scores 53/100 — Fair for Mesquite. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $321K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$321K
Median rent$2,785/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$321K

Median Rent

$2,785/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

13,568

Violent Crime

1,800

Property Crime

11,768

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dallas County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
VROONLAND - VANGUARD H S09–121,605
49%
59%
HORN H S09–122,757
47%
35%
GENTRY ELPK–05607
46%
48%
NEW MIDDLE06–08670
44%
40%
BERRY MIDDLE06–08599
44%
45%
ACHZIGER ELPK–05545
38%
50%
TERRY MIDDLE06–08780
34%
39%
DR DON WOOLLEY MIDDLE06–081,037
30%
38%
PIRRUNG ELPK–05407
30%
38%
THOMPSON ELPK–05540
24%
37%
CROSS ELPK–05803Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,018

Median Income

$111K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

30.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 75181 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 75181 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 75181 is approximately $321K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 75181 in Mesquite has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.