Demographics
The 2019 median household income within the City of Mesquite, TX is $59,149, based on current market data.
The median home price is $193,000. New home prices range from $250s to $400s.
Data Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics 2018
Occupations
Over the next five years, the fastest growing occupation group in the City of Mesquite, TX is expected to be Healthcare Support Occupations with a +4.0% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Healthcare Support Occupations (+541 jobs) and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (+513).
Over the next year, employment in the City of Mesquite, TX is projected to expand by 889 jobs. The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Health Care and Social Assistance with a +3.5% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Health Care and Social Assistance (+323 jobs), Accommodation and Food Services (+88), and Educational Services (+77).
30-minute Commuter Workforce
Over the next five years, employment in the Mesquite 30-min Drive Time is projected to expand by 93,277 jobs.
Mesquite 30-min DT | Texas | USA | Mesquite 30-min DT | Texas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 yr old+) | 81.6% | 80.2% | 81.6% | 688,247 | 13,473,957 | 161,159,470 |
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-64 | 79.3% | 77.6% | 75.8% | 35,854 | 677,079 | 7,326,514 |
Median Household Income | - | - | - | $60,503 | $57,051 | $57,652 |
Mean Commute Time (minutes) | - | - | - | 28.5 | 26.1 | 26.4 |
Employment
As of 2018Q4, total employment for the City of Mesquite, TX was 56,848 (based on a four-quarter moving average). Over the year ending 2018Q4, employment increased 0.7% in the region.
Wages
The average worker in the City of Mesquite, TX earned annual wages of $65,547 as of 2018Q4. Average annual wages per worker increased 2.2% in the region over the preceding four quarters. For comparison purposes, annual average wages were $55,713 in the nation as of 2018Q4.
Cost of Living
The Cost of Living Index estimates the relative price levels for consumer goods and services. When applied to wages and salaries, the result is a measure of relative purchasing power. The cost of living is just 0.3% higher in City of Mesquite, TX than the U.S. average.
Annual Average Salary | Cost of Living Index (Base US) | US Purchasing Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
City of Mesquite, TX | $65,543 | 100.5 | $65,187 |
Texas | $55,784 | 94.2 | $59,247 |
USA | $55,713 | 100.0 | $55,713 |