Mesquite is a city in Nevada with about 21,314 residents. Mesquite was founded in 1880 and sits in Clark County. The median age is 62.4 and the median household income is $74,439. Homes carry a median value of $374,400, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.8%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Mesquite — frequently asked
What is the population of Mesquite, Nevada?
Mesquite has a population of about 21,314, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mesquite?
The median home value in Mesquite is $374,400, and the median gross rent is $1,114/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mesquite safe? What is the crime rate?
Mesquite Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 189 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mesquite face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clark County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, riverine flooding, earthquake.
How many schools are in Mesquite?
Mesquite has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mesquite?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Mesquite. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.