At a Glance
Median Income
$46,625
$24,766 per capita
Home Value
$99,600
Zillow: $183,027
Median Rent
$829/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.7% smoking rate
How Mexico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mexico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mexico a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mexico residents earn a median household income of $46,625 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,766. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,839 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mexico is $99,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,027. Median rent is $829/month, with 36.8% 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 1949.
Education
14.1% of adults in Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mexico has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,026
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,145/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,625
Per Capita$24,766
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,600
Rent$829
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$183,027
Housing Units1,161
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation620 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Mexico was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.