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Mesquite, NV vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Mesquite?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 27.6 years younger than in Mesquite.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Mesquite?
- Kearney housing costs are 25.6% less expensive than Mesquite housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Mesquite?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mesquite.

Things to do in Mesquite?
Mesquite, NV is a pleasant city east of Las Vegas featuring several spectacular spots such as Wolf Creek Golf Club perfect for exploring or Bowler Wildhorse Motorsports Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Cowboy Poets Gathering celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Mesquite, NVKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$63,757  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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