At a Glance
Median Income
$41,753
$18,376 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
Zillow: $140,307
Median Rent
$676/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
397/100K
3,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Mercedes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mercedes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mercedes a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mercedes residents earn a median household income of $41,753 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,376. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mercedes is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,307. Median rent is $676/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Mercedes reports 397 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,951/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Mercedes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mercedes has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population16,449
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,753
Per Capita$18,376
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$676
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$140,307
Housing Units6,135
Rent Burden38.1%
Crime
F
Violent397/100K
Property3,951/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault308/100K
Burglary492/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Mercedes was founded in 1907.
The median home in Mercedes was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Valley International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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