Living in Mexico Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mexico Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Mexico Beach has 1,099 residents with a median age of 60.2. The median household income is $63,864 (14% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $466,300, the median rent is $1,951/month.
Mexico Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mexico Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,099
- Median age
- 60.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,864State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $466,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,951/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Mexico Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Mexico Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mexico Beach the median home value is $466,300, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,951 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,091 a month in housing costs.
Mexico Beach median household income
The median household income in Mexico Beach is $63,864 and the income per person is $57,355. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Mexico Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,320
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 52.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 1.74
52.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mexico Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Mexico Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,099
- Median age
- 60.2
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.1%
- Households
- 632
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mexico Beach ›
Education in Mexico Beach
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Mexico Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mexico Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Mexico Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Beach | 1,099 | $63,864 | $466,300 | $1,951 |
| Port St. Joe | 3,616 | $55,542 | $353,100 | $1,433 |
| Tyndall AFB | 447 | $118,594 | — | $2,422 |
| Callaway | 13,496 | $65,609 | $250,300 | $1,322 |
| Parker | 4,509 | $69,657 | $224,200 | $1,338 |
| Wewahitchka | 1,884 | $43,674 | $185,800 | $825 |
| Springfield | 8,230 | $54,462 | $188,600 | $1,307 |
| Cedar Grove | 3,802 | $74,625 | $176,100 | $1,420 |
| Panama City | 34,979 | $62,265 | $268,900 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in Mexico Beach, FL?
The median household income in Mexico Beach is $63,864, 14% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mexico Beach?
The median home value in Mexico Beach is $466,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Mexico Beach?
The median gross rent in Mexico Beach is $1,951 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Mexico Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Mexico Beach?
The median age in Mexico Beach is 60.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Mexico Beach?
The average commute to work in Mexico Beach is 27 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mexico Beach?
The unemployment rate in Mexico Beach is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mexico Beach?
39.1% of adults in Mexico Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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