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 within a 30-minute Commute
The largest major occupation group in the Mesquite 30-minute commute time is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, employing 203,637 workers. The major groups with the largest Location Quotients are Legal occupations, Computer and Mathematical occupations, and Business and Financial Operations occupations. The fastest growing occupation group is Healthcare Support occupations.
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).
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 | 8,945,583 | 103,761,701 |
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 within the City of Mesquite
As of 2018Q4, total employment for the City of Mesquite, TX was 56,848. 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 |