The City Of Mesquite, Texas

General Information

Individuals that are looking to relocate to a suburb of Dallas, Texas may want to consider a Mesquite, Texas relocation. The city is located approximately 30 miles east of Dallas in north central Texas. The city has a population of just under 125,000 individuals and has a total area of 43 square miles. The city originally began as a railroad stop along the Texas & Pacific Line in 1873 and has been expanding in population and economy ever since. Residents of the city enjoy a mild climate for most of the year, with an average daily temperature of 65ºF. The city has an average of 220 sunny days a year and receives about 40 inches in precipitation annually.

The city is served by a publicly owned and operated airport known as the Mesquite Metro Airport, which has many general and commercial flights arriving and departing daily. Residents are also within easy driving distance to the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, which is located about 30 miles away. Dallas Love Field also provides commercial aviation for the region and is located 15 miles away from the city.

Economy

In the beginning, much of the Mesquite, Texas real estate was devoted to the farming of hay, corn, sugar, and cotton. Much of the products were shipped using the railroad that passed through the city. The population of the city began to grow rapidly after World War II when many individuals chose to move to the suburbs of Dallas. Because of the city's central location within the state, it is an attraction option for business relocations, which provides many jobs for the local economy. The city is home to id Software, the company responsible for video game sensations Doom and Quake. The employment opportunities available to the residents of Mesquite are considered excellent and if an individual does not find suitable employment within the city, they always have the option of commuting to Dallas or any of the other suburbs of the city.

There are more than 46,000 Mesquite homes located within the city limits, of which nearly 10% are available for purchase at any given time. The homes located in the city consist of apartments, townhouses, condos, single family homes, and luxury homes. Many of the individuals that move to the city are looking for a small town atmosphere combined with numerous urban comforts. Both can be found in Mesquite, Texas.

Lifestyle

Mesquite, Texas is known as the "Rodeo Capital of Texas" and is home to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. Established in 1958, the Rodeo brings together the best competitors from across the nation to compete in the city's Resistol Arena. There are many parks and recreational facilities located throughout the city and most neighborhoods are within walking distance of one of them. The climate of the city allows for outdoor activities for much of the year and individuals can take advantage of the large amount of open space for many different types of recreational activities. The city also has a vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment scene, and individuals can find world class entertainment a short drive away in the city of Dallas.

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