At a Glance
Median Income
$43,365
$18,677 per capita
Home Value
$91,400
Zillow: $204,115
Median Rent
$631/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.2% smoking rate
How Mertens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mertens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mertens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mertens residents earn a median household income of $43,365 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,677. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mertens is $91,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,115. Median rent is $631/month, with 17.1% 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 1979.
Education
8.6% of adults in Mertens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mertens has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,365
Per Capita$18,677
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$631
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$204,115
Housing Units55
Rent Burden17.1%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation527 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute45 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mertens was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.