Mercedes Independent School District, TX

Living in Mercedes ISD

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 9
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 57
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Schools 14
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Residents

22k Population +3.2k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
82% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school37%
High school graduate27%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
69% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office26%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$67k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$418 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
LP gas5%
Utility gas18%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercedes ISD

United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34

Property Crime in Mercedes ISD

United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 63 1 0
Mar 69 1 0
Apr 75 1 0
May 80 3 0
Jun 84 2 0
Jul 85 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 ISD

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado14
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mercedes Independent School District, TX

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Private Schools near Mercedes Independent School District, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Mercedes Independent School District, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mercedes Independent School District, TX

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Airports

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