The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75181 sells for about $357,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,700 a month.
ZIP 75181 — Mesquite
The 75181 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $357,000 and a slight year-over-year decline in home values. Demand remains supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Dallas metro, though inventory levels and interest rates continue to influence market pace. Figures for specific tax history and detailed permit activity were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options with relatively convenient access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 13.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75181, Dallas County TX
Schools serving the area are part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which maintains a diverse range of academic and extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard North Texas weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional hail, with flood risk varying by specific parcel location.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Dallas employment core and ongoing residential development in the eastern Mesquite corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute via I-635 and US-80, with average travel times to work approximately 35 minutes.
The area features access to local community parks, neighborhood trails, and proximity to regional shopping and dining hubs in Mesquite.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by retail, logistics, and professional services, with significant employment influence from the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-635 and US-80, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development continues in the eastern Mesquite area.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Mesquite ISD, Dallas County, and city-specific tax jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by North Texas severe weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA 75181 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cidercade Dallas4.718.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Dallas4.317 mi
- Shenaniganz Entertainment Center4.414.7 mi
- Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park4.613 mi
- Hawaiian Waters Garland4.317.6 mi
- American Airlines Center4.616.2 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.315.3 mi
- Fair Park4.513.1 mi
- Dos Equis Pavilion4.412.9 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.415.7 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.712.3 mi
- AMC Mesquite 303.96.8 mi
- Cinemark Rockwall 14 and XD4.512.7 mi
- Trinity Forest Adventure Park4.77.8 mi
- Film Alley Terrell4.512.7 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.715.9 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.715.6 mi
- Fair Park4.513.1 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.615.8 mi
- Museum of Illusions4.515.8 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.712.3 mi
- Forney Community Park4.75.4 mi
- Trinity River Audubon Center4.79.3 mi
- Terry Park4.78.9 mi
- Valley Creek Park4.62.8 mi
- Heath Golf and Yacht Club4.47.5 mi
- Tenison Park Golf Course412.3 mi
- Dallas Athletic Club4.710.3 mi
- Mesquite Golf Club4.19.1 mi
- Grover C. Keeton Golf Course4.29.7 mi
- Trinity Forest Golf Club4.210.3 mi
- Town East Mall4.27.7 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.79.6 mi
- La Pulga Seagoville4.35.7 mi
- Garibaldi Bazaar4.27.3 mi
- WinCo Foods4.511.1 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.419.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides various community parks and athletic facilities throughout the city.
Major regional shopping destination serving the Mesquite area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).