Median Age
65 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 26% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
50%
Mesquite
Mesquite, NV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$943
Population
26,700
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Place your bets on Mesquite’s affordable appeal
Commuter
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Quaint
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Golf
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Mesquite is a quaint suburb in the Nevada desert that offers various casinos and golf courses. A pleasant place to rent with its affordable options and welcoming atmosphere, Mesquite houses some great places to enjoy the outdoors, such as Old Mill Park and Pioneer Park. Virgin Valley High School is a great public school in the city, and residents of all ages enjoy local treasures like the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, Mesquite Community Theatre, Mesquite Library, and Mesquite Recreation Center.
This city boasts conveniences such as chain restaurants, supermarkets, and services. Located on the state line between Nevada and Arizona, residents pass Nevada’s welcome sign as they travel in and out of the city, welcoming them back to their beloved home with mountain views and desert terrain.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,559
Average: $80,249
Education
8,240
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,493
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mesquite has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mesquite, NV is $976 for a studio, $943 for one bedroom, $1,170 for two bedrooms, and $1,370 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mesquite has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$943/month
555 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mesquite, NV is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Virgin Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
621 Students
Charles Arthur Hughes Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
552 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
765 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.