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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 48 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B-
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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 sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mercedes there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Mercedes and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Mercedes...
    Population
    16,588

    Real Estate

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

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      320.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      100.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      53.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      545.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,023.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      260.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    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

    48 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.