Primary sources for Mesquite, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Mesquite, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Mesquite, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Mesquite, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Mesquite, TX
Electricity rates in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, TX ranks 26 of 108 Texas cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (55.5%). Mesquite, Texas has 148,848 residents in 50,362 households; 57.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Mesquite, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Mesquite on the map
Dallas County, with Mesquite marked
Who supplies Mesquite
Dallas County lists 6 utilities for Mesquite, TX, a city of 148,848: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and Texas-New Mexico Power Co deliver power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Dallas County page.
Outage risk around Mesquite
Mesquite, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 78 wind and 10 tornado, 59.1 per 100,000 residents of 148,848. Top gust near Mesquite, TX: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Mesquite, TX: $460.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Mesquite, TX
wind and tornado reports, Mesquite, TX
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| Mesquite, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX, 2015 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2019 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2021 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2022 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2024 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Mesquite, TX, 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Facts about Mesquite
- Residents of Mesquite, TX, ACS 2023
- 148,84820 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Mesquite, TX
- $71,84361 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Mesquite, TX
- 50,3622.96 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Mesquite, TX
- 63.3%31,854 owners and 18,508 renter households
- Housing units in Mesquite, TX
- 53,9683,606 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Mesquite, TX
- 57.7%29,065 of 50,362 homes
- Land area of Mesquite, TX
- 49.1 sq mi3,031.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Mesquite, TX
- 2.7%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $71,843 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Mesquite, TX
- 88NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 59.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Mesquite, TX
- 198322,697 of 53,968 homes (42.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Mesquite, TX
- $226,500$1,407 gross rent a month, 7.45% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Mesquite
Compare Mesquite with nearby cities
| City near Mesquite, TX | Distance from Mesquite | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 148,848 | $71,843 | 1983 | $226,500 | 88 | 8.5% |
| Garland, TX | 10.7 mi north | 245,298 (+96,450) | $74,717 (+$2,874) | 1978 (-5 yr) | $248,900 (+$22,400) | 141 (+53) | 11.6% (+3.1 pts) |
| Dallas, TX | 10.8 mi west | 1,299,553 (+1,150,705) | $67,760 (-$4,083) | 1980 (-3 yr) | $295,300 (+$68,800) | 136 (+48) | 14.0% (+5.5 pts) |
| Rowlett, TX | 11.0 mi north | 64,139 (-84,709) | $113,600 (+$41,757) | 1997 (+14 yr) | $342,400 (+$115,900) | 105 (+17) | 15.4% (+6.9 pts) |
| Rockwall, TX | 13.9 mi northeast | 49,605 (-99,243) | $114,926 (+$43,083) | 2003 (+20 yr) | $382,400 (+$155,900) | 72 (-16) | 19.2% (+10.7 pts) |
| Lancaster, TX | 15.8 mi southwest | 40,753 (-108,095) | $67,584 (-$4,259) | 1990 (+7 yr) | $229,900 (+$3,400) | 72 (-16) | 7.9% (-0.6 pts) |
Housing and heating in Mesquite
Mesquite, TX: 22,697 of 53,968 homes were built before 1980 and 7,588 in 2000 or later. Mesquite, TX has 38,315 detached houses, 11,498 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 319 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Mesquite, TX
% of homes by decade built, Mesquite, TX
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 1150s
- 1260s
- 1770s
- 2780s
- 1790s
- 1000s
- 410s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Mesquite, TX
| Mesquite, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX, median year built | 1983 | 1982 | +1 years | 78 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, built before 1980 | 42.1% | 45.9% | -3.9 points | 34 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, built 2000 or later | 14.1% | 25.2% | -11.1 points | 104 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, detached houses | 71.0% | 52.1% | +18.9 points | 43 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.3% | 36.6% | -15.3 points | 42 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, mobile homes | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1 points | 91 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, renter households | 36.7% | 49.2% | -12.5 points | 58 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, median home value | $226,500 | $277,900 | -$51,400 | 67 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,407 | $1,469 | -$62 | 54 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, people per household | 2.94 | 2.65 | +0.29 | 25 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Mesquite
Mesquite, TX: 50,362 households at $1,753 a year per home for electricity (Dallas County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $88.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,198 a year per household.
| Group in Mesquite, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Mesquite, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX, all households | 50,362 | $1,753 | $88.3 million | 2.44% |
| Mesquite, TX, homeowners | 31,854 | $2,179 | $69.4 million | 3.03% |
| Mesquite, TX, renters | 18,508 | $1,318 | $24.4 million | 1.83% |
Who lives in Mesquite: income, cars, homes
In Mesquite, TX, 9,952 of 17,918 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 16,929 households moved in since 2018 and 9,831 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 72,245 workers in Mesquite, TX, 6,130 work from home, 53,520 drive alone, 403 ride transit and 621 walk. Mesquite, TX homes: 37,837 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,335 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. 18,286 residents of Mesquite, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.4. In Mesquite, TX, 2,286 households own no vehicle and 31,854 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Mesquite, TX, 10,053 of 50,362 households earn under $35,000, 16,618 $35,000-$75,000, 17,245 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,446 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Mesquite, TX
| Mesquite, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX, households under $35,000 | 20.0% | 55 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, households $150,000 or more | 12.8% | 77 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, residents below poverty | 12.4% | 46 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, median age | 33.4 | 78 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 70.1% | 42 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, households without a vehicle | 4.5% | 53 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 63.3% | 47 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, workers at home | 8.5% | 73 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, cost-burdened renters | 55.5% | 26 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, moved in since 2018 | 33.6% | 87 of 108 |
| Mesquite, TX, moved in before 2000 | 19.5% | 17 of 108 |
Analyst note on Mesquite
Mesquite, TX counts 148,848 residents in 50,362 households, on 49.1 square miles. 29,065 of the 50,362 occupied homes in Mesquite, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843; 31,854 of its 50,362 households own.
Mesquite, TX has 53,968 housing units, 3,606 of them vacant or seasonal. Mesquite, TX ranks 27 of 108 Texas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1983). Mesquite, TX ranks 27 of 108 Texas cities for the youngest residents (median age 33.4).
Mesquite, TX ranks 36 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest people working from home (8.5% of workers).
ZIP codes in Mesquite
| ZIP area touching Mesquite, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Mesquite | Share of Mesquite's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 75149 (Mesquite, TX) | 95.9% | 31.7% |
| 75181 (Mesquite, TX) | 88.4% | 31.6% |
| 75150 (Mesquite, TX) | 99.6% | 25.8% |
| 75126 (Mesquite, TX) | 5.9% | 10.0% |
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Questions on Mesquite
Mesquite: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Mesquite, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Dallas County lists 6 utilities.
Mesquite: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Mesquite, TX: rank 20 of 108 by its 148,848 residents, rank 61 of 108 by $71,843 median income.
Mesquite: how many homes heat with electricity?
Mesquite, TX: 29,065 of 50,362 occupied homes, 57.7%; Dallas County 62.2%.
Mesquite: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $71,843 median income in Mesquite, TX.
Mesquite: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Mesquite, TX may be closed.
Mesquite: damaging storms reported nearby?
88 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Mesquite, TX, 2015 to 2025, 59.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Mesquite?
Mesquite, TX: median home built 1983; 22,697 of 53,968 homes (42.1%) predate 1980, 38,315 are detached and 11,498 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Mesquite, TX renters struggle with rent?
9,952 of 17,918 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Mesquite, TX work from home?
6,130 of 72,245 workers.
How big are the homes in Mesquite, TX?
37,837 of 53,968 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.6 rooms.