Living in Mercedes, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mercedes · Census data 2020–2024
Mercedes has 16,733 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $46,904 (40% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $111,800, the median rent is $812/month.
Mercedes at a glance
- Population
- 16,733
- Median age
- 33.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,904State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $111,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Mercedes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Mercedes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mercedes the median home value is $111,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,306 a month in housing costs.
Mercedes median household income
The median household income in Mercedes is $46,904 and the income per person is $20,044. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Mercedes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,031
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.20
Mercedes demographics
- Population
- 16,733
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 5,205
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mercedes ›
Education in Mercedes
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Mercedes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mercedes
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Mercedes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | 16,733 | $46,904 | $111,800 | $812 |
| Heidelberg | 2,215 | $33,953 | $57,700 | — |
| Bixby | 294 | $86,447 | $105,000 | — |
| Llano Grande | 2,283 | $40,114 | $77,400 | $574 |
| Indian Hills | 2,961 | $32,816 | $54,400 | $1,155 |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | $140,000 | $967 |
| Progreso | 4,998 | $45,924 | $69,300 | $935 |
| La Feria | 6,891 | $45,081 | $106,900 | $1,037 |
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
More for people moving to Mercedes
Mercedes ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mercedes: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mercedes, TX?
The median household income in Mercedes is $46,904, 40% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mercedes?
The median home value in Mercedes is $111,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Mercedes?
The median gross rent in Mercedes is $812 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Mercedes, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
What is the median age in Mercedes?
The median age in Mercedes is 33.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Mercedes?
The average commute to work in Mercedes is 19 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mercedes?
The unemployment rate in Mercedes is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mercedes?
15.5% of adults in Mercedes 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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