Living in Mexico, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mexico · Census data 2020–2024
Mexico has 11,477 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $50,873 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $139,800, the median rent is $686/month.
Mexico at a glance
- Population
- 11,477
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,873State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $139,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $686/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Mexico a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
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 $139,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Mexico median household income
The median household income in Mexico is $50,873 and the income per person is $28,002. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Mexico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,097
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.44
Mexico demographics
- Population
- 11,477
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 4,554
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mexico ›
Education in Mexico
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Mexico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mexico
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Mexico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 11,477 | $50,873 | $139,800 | $686 |
| Vandiver | 127 | $56,719 | $115,600 | $1,125 |
| Auxvasse | 1,452 | $56,307 | $132,600 | $568 |
| Martinsburg | 522 | $34,503 | — | $398 |
| Laddonia | 533 | $53,309 | $80,200 | $665 |
| Centralia | 4,690 | $66,438 | $174,300 | $685 |
| Kingdom City | 114 | $32,813 | $86,400 | $843 |
| Wellsville | 1,165 | $61,429 | $84,400 | $725 |
| Farber | 272 | $46,458 | $60,000 | $350 |
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Mexico ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mexico: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mexico, MO?
The median household income in Mexico is $50,873, 28% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $139,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Mexico?
The median gross rent in Mexico is $686 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Mexico, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Mexico?
The median age in Mexico is 37.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Mexico?
The average commute to work in Mexico is 19 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mexico?
The unemployment rate in Mexico is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mexico?
17.2% 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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