At a Glance
Median Income
$45,011
$19,529 per capita
Home Value
$222,000
Zillow: $336,140
Median Rent
$900/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
36.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
16.6% smoking rate
How Mecca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mecca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mecca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mecca residents earn a median household income of $45,011 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,529. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mecca is $222,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,140. Median rent is $900/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
4.3% of adults in Mecca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
36.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mecca has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population7,071
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born51.1%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,011
Per Capita$19,529
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B+
Home Value$222,000
Rent$900
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$336,140
Housing Units2,537
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain3.1 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation-149 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+36.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Mecca was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
51.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.