Merkel
- Town in Texas
Town
Merkel
- grade BOverall Grade
- Town in Texas
- Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade A
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C minus
- Commutegrade C
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$63,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$633
National
$1,062Area Feel
Rural
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault266.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape305national 40.7
- Robbery76.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary266.9national 500.1
- Theft266.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft114.4national 284
Residents
Working in Merkel
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$44,153
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Merkel
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Merkel Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviews
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Merkel is a small Texas town with tons of pride. Nicknamed “The Windmill City”, Merkel is a 12 minute drive down I-20 from Abilene, TX. Merkel seems to be on its way up, from the upgrades Downtown, to the addition of new businesses, to the high schools competitiveness in academics and athletics. Boasting several delicious restaurants that locals swear by, and a market that takes care of the community, residents would agree that Merkel has everything they need. A slight reduction in real estate prices draws several military professionals from the nearby Dyess AFB. Merkel is a budding community with a lively history and a bright future!
I love Merkel! Such a cute little small town. The downtown area is especially cute, complete with brick roads and a little gazebo. I wish some of the old buildings downtown could be restored and used for something!
I have just recently moved to Merkel, TX. Is a small town, and definitely has the "small town" feel. Everyone is polite and uses "Yes ma'am/sir" or "No ma'am/sir" when being spoken to. This community watches out for each other. My neighbors came to introduce themselves when we moved in. I had never had such a wonderful experience like this until moving to Merkel, TX.