At a Glance
Median Income
$72,772
$36,554 per capita
Home Value
$154,800
Zillow: $202,777
Median Rent
$791/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $72,772 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,554. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mexico is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,777. Median rent is $791/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Mexico reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mexico has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,050
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,772
Per Capita$36,554
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent$791
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$202,777
Housing Units921
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property3,887/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation381 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Mexico was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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