Living in Mexico, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mexico · Census data 2020–2024
Mexico has 906 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $87,635 (22% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $108,400.
Mexico is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mexico at a glance
- Population
- 906
- Median age
- 46.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $87,635State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $108,400State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Mexico a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Indiana median; home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mexico
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mexico the median home value is $108,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $777 a month in housing costs.
Mexico median household income
The median household income in Mexico is $87,635 and the income per person is $44,306. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Mexico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 482
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.80
Mexico demographics
- Population
- 906
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 8.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 415
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mexico ›
Education in Mexico
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Mexico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mexico
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.1%
Mexico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 906 | $87,635 | $108,400 | — |
| Denver | 553 | $61,591 | $96,800 | $675 |
| Peru | 10,901 | $46,159 | $92,500 | $826 |
| Twelve Mile | 300 | $50,083 | — | — |
| Onward | 202 | $78,125 | — | — |
| Macy | 199 | $49,643 | $61,700 | $736 |
| Bunker Hill | 940 | $52,973 | $91,600 | $686 |
| Grissom AFB | 2,977 | $55,104 | $79,000 | $878 |
| Anoka | 398 | $35,795 | $12,000 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Mexico, IN?
The median household income in Mexico is $87,635, 22% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mexico?
The median home value in Mexico is $108,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Mexico, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Indiana median; home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
What is the median age in Mexico?
The median age in Mexico is 46.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Mexico?
The average commute to work in Mexico is 17 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mexico?
The unemployment rate in Mexico is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mexico?
22.9% of adults in Mexico 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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