Living in Mexia, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mexia · Census data 2020–2024
Mexia has 6,859 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $42,222 (46% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $109,900, the median rent is $887/month.
Mexia at a glance
- Population
- 6,859
- Median age
- 40.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $42,222State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $109,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $887/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Mexia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Mexia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mexia the median home value is $109,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Mexia median household income
The median household income in Mexia is $42,222 and the income per person is $21,518. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Mexia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,084
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.47
Mexia demographics
- Population
- 6,859
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 2,598
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mexia ›
Education in Mexia
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Mexia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mexia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Mexia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexia | 6,859 | $42,222 | $109,900 | $887 |
| Tehuacana | 341 | $75,469 | $169,100 | $894 |
| Wortham | 1,160 | $46,316 | $129,000 | $850 |
| Groesbeck | 3,914 | $61,571 | $162,500 | $855 |
| Coolidge | 754 | $41,429 | $57,400 | $869 |
| Teague | 3,476 | $61,433 | $119,900 | $637 |
| Streetman | 220 | $54,125 | $96,900 | $644 |
| Richland | 353 | $56,667 | $68,900 | — |
| Fairfield | 2,924 | $47,250 | $169,500 | $994 |
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Mexia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mexia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mexia, TX?
The median household income in Mexia is $42,222, 46% 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 Mexia?
The median home value in Mexia is $109,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Mexia?
The median gross rent in Mexia is $887 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Mexia, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Mexia?
The median age in Mexia is 40.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Mexia?
The average commute to work in Mexia is 20 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mexia?
The unemployment rate in Mexia is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mexia?
11.5% of adults in Mexia 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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