Living in Mertzon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mertzon · Census data 2020–2024
Mertzon has 764 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $67,500 (14% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $2,633/month.
Mertzon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mertzon at a glance
- Population
- 764
- Median age
- 36.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,633/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Mertzon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Mertzon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mertzon the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,633 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,077 a month in housing costs.
Mertzon median household income
The median household income in Mertzon is $67,500 and the income per person is $35,292. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Mertzon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.32
Mertzon demographics
- Population
- 764
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 330
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mertzon ›
Education in Mertzon
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Mertzon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mertzon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.1%
Mertzon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mertzon | 764 | $67,500 | $134,400 | $2,633 |
| San Angelo | 99,674 | $65,864 | $187,600 | $1,153 |
| Carlsbad | 831 | $55,469 | $74,600 | — |
| Grape Creek | 4,036 | $53,299 | $119,500 | $1,076 |
| Eldorado | 1,737 | $68,882 | $96,000 | $650 |
| Big Lake | 2,990 | $71,471 | $157,900 | $746 |
| Sterling City | 1,256 | $66,615 | $134,800 | $952 |
| Miles | 1,030 | $74,000 | $203,800 | $805 |
| Ozona | 2,405 | $81,622 | $66,900 | $558 |
More for people moving to Mertzon
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What is the median household income in Mertzon, TX?
The median household income in Mertzon is $67,500, 14% 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 Mertzon?
The median home value in Mertzon is $134,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Mertzon?
The median gross rent in Mertzon is $2,633 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Mertzon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Mertzon?
The median age in Mertzon is 36.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Mertzon?
The average commute to work in Mertzon is 30 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mertzon?
The unemployment rate in Mertzon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mertzon?
34.7% of adults in Mertzon 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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