Mesquite is a suburb of Dallas located in Dallas County and Kaufman County. Located on the east side of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Mesquite is served by five highways: I-20, I-30, I-635, S.H. 352, and U.S. Highway 80 and is an ideal site for industry.
Mesquite is home to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo and is known as the "Rodeo Capital of Texas." Mesquite has long been recognized as a major retail area within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. From the construction of Big Town Mall, which was the first enclosed mall in Texas, to the opening of Town East Mall in 1970, the growth of the retail sector has continued unabated for over 25 years.
Mesquite has long been recognized as a major retail area within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. From the construction of Big Town Mall, which was the first enclosed mall in Texas, to the opening of Town East Mall in 1970, the growth of theretail sector has continued unabated for over 25 years. With over 3.5 million square feet of retail space, more than 4.1 million square feet of total business space, and two restaurant rows offering over 20 restaurants and 42 movie screens, Mesquite's reputation as a retail, restaurant and entertainment destination is well deserved.
The industrial side of Mesquite is equally impressive. The Skyline Industrial Park is over 300 acres in size and is home to the largest concentration of industries on the east side of the Metroplex. Ranging in size from the small manufactures employing less than 10 people to the giants of industry -- Tyco Electronics and United Parcel Service -- that employ collectively over 5,000 people, the Skyline Industrial Park is ideally located for manufacturing and distribution industries.
Retail opportunities, a fully serviced industrial park with intermodal facilities, a corporate airport, and a commitment to quality have made Mesquite the choice for business within the Metroplex. Mesquite is ready to introduce you to your destination.
Housing Cost
Mesquite homes for sale typically range from $110,000 to $225,000 on the low end Mesquite housing can start as low as $90,000 and go up as high as $250,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 129,902. Mesquite covers 43.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 446 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181
Climate
Mesquite, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 96.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 36.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Mesquite is 38.02 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.44 Inches.
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