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City of Mesquite, Texas

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About homes in Mesquite

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Mesquite in Dallas County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1983Median year built1U.S. 1980
40%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1982Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1984
71%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
63%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$246kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Mesquite was built in 1983, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992.1 Mesquite's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 6% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Mesquite are of similar age: median build years 1982 and 1984.1 Housing in Mesquite is mostly detached single-family: 71% of units, with 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

63% of occupied homes in Mesquite are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Mesquite is valued at $245,700 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Dallas Love Fld station averages 23 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3

Heat is the governing season: about 108 days a year reach 90°F and 22 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 12 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 3,125 cooling degree days against 1,992 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

Mesquite sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).4 Building permits in Mesquite are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Mesquite housing units by year built
Before 19401%
1940-195911.4%
1960-197928.1%
1980-199944%
2000-20099.9%
2010 or later5.6%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Dallas Love Fld, 17 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Mesquite, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Mesquite, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Mesquite?

The median home in the city of Mesquite was built in 1983, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. Mesquite's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 6% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Mesquite climate like for exterior work?

The Dallas Love Fld station averages 23 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 108 days a year reach 90°F and 22 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 12 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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