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Mexico is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 411. Residents earn $49,476 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
411 Population 377/sq mi density
$49,476 Median Income $35,258 per capita
$171,100 Home Value
$1,143 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,476 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$171,100 home value, $1,143/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,476
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $171,100
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,143
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Mexico Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population411
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,476
Per Capita$35,258
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,025M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,100
Rent$1,143
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden30.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.6%
Libraries1

Is Mexico a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mexico receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mexico offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mexico is $49,476, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mexico is $171,100, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,143 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mexico experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches, including 35.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mexico has a population of 411 with a density of 377 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.7%).

Population

411
Total Population
377
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.3%
Female 57.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Mexico vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.7%
0% below US avg
Spanish21.3%
59% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mexico vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mexico is $49,476, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Mexico vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,476
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,258
Avg Weekly Wage$907
IRS Avg AGI$63,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)581
County GDP$1,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare36
Retail67
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Mexico is $171,100, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,143 (2% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,100
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,143
2% below US avg
Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.2%
Housing Units235
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Effective Rate2.41%
Mexico has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall35.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates40.5417°N, 77.3583°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 87.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+89.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density377/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.6%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants32
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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