Mertens, TX — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $43,365

42% lower than US avg

Home Value $91,400

68% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.6%

74% lower than US avg

Median Rent $631

46% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.6%

11% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.1%

27% lower than US avg

How Mertens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population130

Median Age29.1 yrs

Density295/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 88%

Veterans91.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$43,365

Per Capita$18,677

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty9.1%

County GDP$10,768M

Commute45 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$91,400

Rent$631

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$188,961

Housing Units55

Rent Burden17.1%

Health

Obesity35.6%

Uninsured17.2%

Smoking13.2%

Depression23.3%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain40.2 in/yr

Sunny Days308/yr

Elevation527 ft (161 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.6%

High School+85.7%

Graduate+1.8%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%

Commute45 min

Broadband47.0%

Libraries5

Is Mertens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mertens receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Mertens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mertens is $43,365, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mertens is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Mertens enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Mertens has a population of 130 with a density of 295 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 29.1 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.6% female and 55.4% male. The city is predominantly White (87.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 67.9% of residents, while 32.1% speak Spanish. 91.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 83.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

130

Total Population

295

People / sq mi

29.1yrs

Median Age

25% below US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%

Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mertens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	67.9%
	14% below US avg
Spanish	32.1%
	140% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mertens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mertens is $43,365, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,677 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,114, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mertens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$43,365
	42% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$18,677
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,114
IRS Avg AGI	$81,086

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.1%
	27% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,919
County GDP	$10,768M

Business (County)

Restaurants	344
Healthcare	342
Retail	451
Manufacturing	181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,596
	117% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	8.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	45.3 min
Drive Alone	38.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mertens is $91,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,961, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $631 (46% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 55 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $7,596 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 17.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$91,400
	68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$188,961

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$631
	46% below US avg
Rent Burden	17.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	51.1%
Housing Units	55
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,596
	117% above US avg
Effective Rate	8.31%

In Mertens, 35.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 31.5% have high blood pressure. 13.2% are current smokers. 19.1% report binge drinking. 26.4% are physically inactive. 23.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.0% experience frequent mental distress. 17.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,632. The dentist ratio is 1:3,215. 50.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Mertens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.6%
	11% above US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	31.5%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	5.8%
Cancer	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.2%
	6% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.1%
Physical Inactivity	26.4%
Depression	23.3%
Mental Distress	18.0%
Physical Distress	13.1%
Short Sleep	41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	83.5%
Uninsured	17.2%
	100% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,632
Dentists	1:3,215
Mental Health	1:928
Checkup Rate	72.2%
Dental Visits	53.6%
Premature Death	7,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	50.1%
Healthcare Facilities	342

Mertens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 527 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.8°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.2 inches
	6% above US avg
Snowfall	0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	527 ft (161 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	295/sq mi
Coordinates	32.0590°N, 96.8942°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
County FIPS	48139

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
March	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
April	65°F (19°C)	3.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	84°F (29°C)	1.9 in
September	78°F (25°C)	3.6 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in

Mertens has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F — from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

Mertens is located in Ellis County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.1% of the vote, a 31.1-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 342 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 38.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%

D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.6%
	74% below US avg
High School+	85.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.8%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1	Metro — 1 million+
Population Density	295/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi
County	Ellis County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	47.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	342
Restaurants	344
Retail Stores	451

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	45.3 min
Drive Alone	38.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Mertens

What is the population of Mertens?

Mertens has a population of 130 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.6% female and 55.4% male.

Is Mertens expensive to live in?

Mertens has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $43,365, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mertens?

Mertens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Mertens?

The job market in Mertens is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,114. There are 3,919 business establishments in the area, including 344 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 45 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mertens?

The median home value in Mertens is $91,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,961. For renters, the median monthly rent is $631. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $7,596.

How are the schools in Mertens?

Schools in Mertens score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 8.6% of adults in Mertens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mertens?

The obesity rate in Mertens is 35.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.2% of adults are smokers. 26.4% are physically inactive. 23.3% of residents report depression. 17.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 50.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,632.

What is transportation like in Mertens?

The average commute in Mertens is 45 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 38.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mertens?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mertens is 87.7% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 67.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 32.1% speak Spanish. 91.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.5% of residents have a disability. 83.5% have health insurance coverage.

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