At a Glance
Median Income
$53,715
$20,189 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $378,254
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Mexican Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mexican Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mexican Colony a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mexican Colony residents earn a median household income of $53,715 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,189. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mexican Colony is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,254. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
4.0% of adults in Mexican Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mexican Colony has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density7,233/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,715
Per Capita$20,189
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$1,063
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$378,254
Housing Units118
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain7.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation329 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband37.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Mexican Colony was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.