About Mesquite, Starr County

About Mesquite

Mesquite is a small unincorporated community in Starr County, in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas — not to be confused with the Dallas-area city of the same name. Census estimates put its population at about 145 people on roughly 32 acres just east of Roma, which sits less than two miles away and serves as the area's hub for schools, shopping, and services.

Housing here is modest and rural: single-family homes and manufactured homes on individual lots, typical of the small communities strung along the US-83 corridor between Roma and Rio Grande City. There is no municipal government — county services cover the area — and buyers weighing a move here usually compare listings across the surrounding corridor rather than within Mesquite alone, simply because so few properties exist inside the community itself.

For most buyers the practical questions are about land, well and utility arrangements, and commute distance to Roma or Rio Grande City. Prices in rural Starr County generally run well below Texas metro averages, which keeps the area attractive for buyers prioritizing acreage and affordability over urban amenities.

Classification

Type

Census Designated Place

Class Code

U1

Identifiers

GEOID

4847898

State FIPS

48

Place FIPS

47898

Statistics

Neighborhoods

2

Population

145

Geography

Geometry

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Area

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County

Starr

Data Source

Primary Source

tiger

Census Reference

QuickFacts

Frequently Asked Questions About Mesquite

Where is Mesquite in Starr County located?

Mesquite is an unincorporated community in Starr County, Texas, just east of Roma along the US-83 corridor in the Rio Grande Valley. It is a different place from the city of Mesquite in the Dallas area.

How many people live in Mesquite, Starr County?

Census estimates put Mesquite's population at about 145 residents, spread over roughly 32 acres.

How do I buy a home in or near Mesquite, Starr County?

Few properties come up inside Mesquite itself, so most buyers search the surrounding Roma–Rio Grande City corridor. A local agent can track rural listings, land parcels, and manufactured-home properties across Starr County.

Explore Homes Around Mesquite and Roma

Texas Ally's agents work across Starr County and the Rio Grande Valley. If you're considering a home or land near Mesquite, Roma, or Rio Grande City, we can help you search the whole corridor and negotiate with full local context.