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Mercedes
  • Suburb of McAllen, TX
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McAllen

Mercedes

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    B minus
    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
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B+
    Mercedes is a suburb of McAllen with a population of 16,274. 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
    16,274
    Suburb of
    McAllen
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $84,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $564
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      311.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      6
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      275.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,983.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      245.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      30%
      11%
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    Working in Mercedes

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,325
    National
    $69,021
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