Florida
Mexico Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,033. Residents earn $64,013 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mexico Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mexico Beach has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mexico Beach is $64,013, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Mexico Beach is $399,300, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,898 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 795 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,357 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Mexico Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,013 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,816 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $983 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,605 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 536 |
| County GDP | $652M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,821 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.71% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $399,300 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $498,144 |
| Median List Price | $510,000 |
| Median List Price | $510,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $290 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Inventory | 116 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,898 |
| 63% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,821 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.71% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Total Violent | 795.1/100K |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 795.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,356.9/100K |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 530.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,738.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 88.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.1 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9477°N, 85.4161°W |
| County FIPS | 12045 |
Winner: Republican by 54.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |