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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Nelson

Job hunting in Mercedes -tips?

First post here. My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. With a population of 16,449, Mercedes is a small town. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Is thi...

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Ezra Collins

Job hunting in Mercedes -tips?

First post here. We have two kids and With a population of 16,449, Mercedes is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Rylee Wright

Biggest downsides of living in Mercedes?

Alright, We have two kids and Rent is about $676/month for a decent place. With a population of 16,449, Mercedes is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to. It's...

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Natalie Hill

What's it really like living in Mercedes?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $107,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $676 for rent here. Household incomes average around $41,753 in Mercedes. It's a a small town city with about 16,449 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting....

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Natalie Hill

Housing in Mercedes compared to Indianapolis

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a small town city with about 16,449 people. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Mercedes sits at 396.9 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, n...

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riley_native

Worst things about Mercedes nobody talks about

I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $676/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a small town city with about 16,449 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved...

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miami_angel

Starting a business in Mercedes?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 16,449, Mercedes is a small town. Am I wrong here?

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Carson

Is Mercedes walkable?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $107,700 on average. Median household income is $41,753, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 24.5%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno...

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Natalie Hill

What to expect moving to Mercedes?

First post here. I've been here for 16 years and Household incomes average around $41,753 in Mercedes. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? P...

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Natalie Hill

Healthcare options in Mercedes?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Rent is about $676/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $676 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 16,449 people. The median home value here is around $107,700, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but stil...

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