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Mesquite, Nevada, in Clark county, is 72 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 73 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Mesquite contains a population of approximately 9,389.
In Mesquite, about 63% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Mesquite, at least compared to other cities of its size. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Unlike most cities, Mesquite has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Mesquite had a median family income of $42,941. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Mesquite.
Political donors in Mesquite favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,900. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Mesquite has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Mesquite are newer than those found in most places.
In Mesquite, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Mesquite can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Mesquite to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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