What are the schools like in Mesquite, NV?

Mesquite is served primarily by Clark County. The district operates 242 elementary schools, 60 middle schools, and 74 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Mesquite?

The median household income in Mesquite, NV is $69,146 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Mesquite, NV?

Mesquite has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 106.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

Mesquite, NV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mesquite, NV affordable or expensive?

Mesquite's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mesquite is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $333,400 and the median rent is $1,086 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mesquite, NV?

Mesquite has a violent crime rate of 123.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1006.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mesquite, NV a Good Place to Live?

Mesquite is a small city of 20,659 in Nevada, with a median household income of $69,146 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Mesquite stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mesquite is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mesquite city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.3

Mesquite's overall cost of living index is 99.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mesquite costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mesquite, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$333,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,086	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,146	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mesquite's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.1 /100k

Property Crime

1006.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mesquite is served primarily by Clark County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mesquite, NV	National Avg
School District	Clark County	—
Elementary Schools	242	—
Middle Schools	60	—
High Schools	74	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mesquite sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 106.2°F in July, with 7.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mesquite, NV
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	106.2°F
Annual Precipitation	7.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Mesquite, NV	National Avg
Population	20,659	—
Median Age	62.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	14.1%	22.2%
65 and over	44.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bunkerville, NV 4 mi Scenic, AZ 6 mi Littlefield, AZ 11 mi Beaver Dam, AZ 12 mi Moapa Valley, NV 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Mesquite

Mesquite, NV is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

89034 89027

Mesquite vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesquite, NV affordable or expensive?

Mesquite's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mesquite roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $333,400 and median rent is $1,086/month.

What is the crime rate in Mesquite, NV?

Mesquite's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1006.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mesquite?

Public schools in Mesquite are operated by Clark County. The district has 242 elementary, 60 middle, and 74 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mesquite, NV a good place to live?

Mesquite, NV has a population of 20,659, a median household income of $69,146, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mesquite?

Mesquite averages 59.8°F in January and 106.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.2 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mesquite?

Mesquite, NV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 89034, 89027.

What is the population of Mesquite?

The population of Mesquite, Nevada is 20,659 with a median age of 62.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mesquite?

Key numbers for living in Mesquite: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $333,400, median household income $69,146, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mesquite side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.