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Mesquite, NV vs New Braunfels, TX

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Are people in New Braunfels older or younger than people in Mesquite?
- The Median Age in New Braunfels is 24.6 years younger than in Mesquite.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Braunfels or Mesquite?
- New Braunfels housing costs are 8.4% more expensive than Mesquite housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Braunfels or Mesquite?
- The average commute for residents of New Braunfels is 10.4 minutes longer 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 New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

 Mesquite, NVNew Braunfels, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,549329,725,481
 Median Income$63,757  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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