Mexico Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gulf County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,033 Population 423/sq mi density
$64,013 Median Income $50,816 per capita
$399,300 Home Value $496,971 Zillow
$1,898 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,013 median income, 14.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$399,300 home value, $1,898/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mexico Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,013
15% below
$50,816 per capita
Home Value
$399,300
42% above
Zillow: $496,971
Median Rent
$1,898/mo
63% above
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
9% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Mexico Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mexico Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
142%
Rent
163%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mexico Beach 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

Mexico Beach residents earn a median household income of $64,013 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,816. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 536 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mexico Beach is $399,300 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,971. Median rent is $1,898/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

36.6% of adults in Mexico Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mexico Beach has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,033
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans19.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,013
Per Capita$50,816
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$652M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

B
Home Value$399,300
Rent$1,898
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$496,971
Housing Units1,375
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.1 in/yr
Elevation18 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Mexico Beach was founded in 1966.
The median home in Mexico Beach was built in 2002.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.