At a Glance
Median Income
$36,589
$19,640 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $138,154
Median Rent
$786/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
438/100K
1,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
20.8% smoking rate
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 3.1% (14% 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 $138,154. 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 438 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,095/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,867
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,589
Per Capita$19,640
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$786
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$138,154
Housing Units2,807
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent438/100K
Property1,095/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.