 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Detailed pages on related topics: Mercedes travel • Mercedes mortgages and property.
Mercedes, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 13 miles W of Harlingen, Texas (center to center) and 118 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. Part of the surrounding McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Mercedes is home to some 13,649 residents.
In Mercedes, about 50% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Mercedes tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, Mercedes had a median family income of $25,339.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mercedes. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Mercedes was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Mercedes, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.
In Mercedes, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Mercedes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Mercedes travel • Mercedes mortgages and property.
 | Mercedes Hotels & Travel Mercedes hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Mercedes Mortgage Mercedes property, mortgage, and real estate. |
|
A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross. |
Read about and discuss Mercedes and other places in Texas
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Mercedes government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Mercedes. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
