Living in Mexico, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mexico · Census data 2020–2024
Mexico has 470 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $81,635 (5% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $198,900, the median rent is $1,342/month.
Mexico is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mexico at a glance
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 34.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,635State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $198,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,342/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Mexico a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
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 $198,900, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,342 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,228 a month in housing costs.
Mexico median household income
The median household income in Mexico is $81,635 and the income per person is $37,760. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Mexico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.19
Mexico demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mexico ›
Education in Mexico
22% of adults 25 and older in Mexico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mexico
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Mexico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 470 | $81,635 | $198,900 | $1,342 |
| Port Royal | 740 | $68,125 | $155,000 | $671 |
| Mifflintown | 914 | $51,750 | $162,500 | $772 |
| Turbett | 920 | $87,132 | $222,600 | $760 |
| Mifflin | 395 | $51,058 | $91,400 | $883 |
| Walker | 2,788 | $72,813 | $206,900 | $800 |
| Fermanagh | 2,863 | $58,444 | $256,800 | $734 |
| Ickesburg | 416 | $96,364 | $216,300 | — |
| Milford | 2,126 | $66,250 | $209,800 | $747 |
More for people moving to Mexico
Mexico ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mexico: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mexico, PA?
The median household income in Mexico is $81,635, 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $198,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Mexico?
The median gross rent in Mexico is $1,342 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Mexico, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Mexico?
The median age in Mexico is 34.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Mexico?
The average commute to work in Mexico is 29 minutes; 2.3% 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% 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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