Mercedes, TX

Living in Mercedes

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 14
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 57
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Schools 22
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Residents

17k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school34%
High school graduate29%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty +11% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office29%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$71k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$423 Median Monthly Rent +$156 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity73%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercedes

United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34

Property Crime in Mercedes

United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 64 1 0
Mar 69 1 0
Apr 75 2 0
May 81 3 0
Jun 85 2 0
Jul 86 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 1 0
Dec 61 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercedes

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
Hurricane Force Winds2
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