Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Mesquite, NV
Explore Mesquite and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.7 / 10
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Mesquite at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population22,059
Median Household Income$75,227
Median Home Value$388,600
Median Gross Rent$1,181
Median Age63.4
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home10.2%
Homeownership81.4%
Housing Vacancy19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Mesquite is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Mesquite and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Mesquite
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$388,600
Median Gross Rent$1,181
Homeownership81.4%
Housing Vacancy19.5%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Mesquite, NV
Median Household Income$75,227
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home10.2%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Mesquite and how households are structured
Population22,059
Median Age63.4
Average Household Size2.2
Mesquite is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Mesquite
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Mesquite point to very hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High106.2°F
Average Winter Low30.2°F
Annual Rainfall7.2 in.
Annual Snowfall1.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Mesquite
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Very hot summer conditions can materially affect daily routines, cooling costs, vehicles, pets and outdoor activity. A summer visit is especially valuable before committing to a move.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Mesquite is located in Clark County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Clark County.
County Intelligence
Mesquite & Clark County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Mesquite is located in Clark County, Nevada.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Mesquite.
Current NarrowTheList data for Mesquite shows a population of about 22,059. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Clark County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Mesquite.
For someone considering a move to Mesquite, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.