Mesquite - the gem of the Metroplex
Mesquite is a great place to raise a family or to live the single life since there's always something to do right around the corner that's fun or a wonderful way to meet new friends. The city's website, www.cityofmesquite.com, keeps you up-to-date on current events and provides a comprehensive listing of ways to get involved year around.
Nearly 137,000 people with an average population age of 35 call Mesquite home. This equates to a major workforce and a fair amount of purchasing power. Only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, Mesquite is close to the American Airlines Center where the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars play. World-famous museums, the Morton Myerson Symphony Hall, and other wondrous and exciting venues bring culture and entertainment easily within reach.
Providing an excellent quality of life for its residents is a priority as well as a vast array of family services and beautification programs. For the people who live, work and play here, the combination is a winning one.