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Mercedes

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  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 46 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    C+
  5. Good for Families
    C
  6. Diversity
    C+
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    A
  9. Cost of Living
    A
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    C-
  12. Commute
    C+
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Mercedes is a town in Texas with a population of 16,588. Mercedes is in Hidalgo County. Living in Mercedes offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Mercedes and residents tend to be liberal.
Population
16,588

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$62,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$556
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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Mercedes Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    447
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    84
    41
  • Robbery
    54
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    734
    500
  • Theft
    3,323
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    197
    284
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Residents

Diversity
C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    20%
  • 10-17 years
    15%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    8%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    32%
    13%

Working in Mercedes

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$32,424
National
$55,322
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Mercedes Reviews

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Mercedes is a beautiful little town. From the people, to the culture, to the many events that go on throughout the city. One such event that Mercedes has to offer, which I believe is the best, is the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. The stock show brings many people from everywhere to this little town and experience the many fun things you can do while there during spring break, such as enjoying the music, food, and of course the rides. There is nothing I would like to see change about this town because I think it's great just the way it is.
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Mercedes is my hometown, it is where I was raised and lived until I moved away. My parents are still residents and it will most likely be the town that I settle down in with my family. I loved living in Mercedes because it is in the center of the Rio Grande Valley so there was always something to do!
What I like about Mercedes is the diversity within the town, and how it is a average/small sized town which makes it easy to get around. The experience is great especially since I live out in the country away from all the noise in the city, but in the city there are many fun things to do such as eat at Chilis, or go to the outlet mall.