At a Glance
Median Income
$36,589
$19,640 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $126,158
Median Rent
$786/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
699/100K
4,638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Mexia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mexia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mexia 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
Mexia residents earn a median household income of $36,589 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,640. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mexia is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,158. Median rent is $786/month, with 35.2% 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.
Safety & Crime
Mexia reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,638/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Mexia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mexia has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,867
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,589
Per Capita$19,640
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$786
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$126,158
Housing Units2,807
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent699/100K
Property4,638/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault565/100K
Burglary699/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation530 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mexia was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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