Mercedes, TX

Mercedes, Texas

Introduction to Mercedes, Texas

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.

Mercedes History

Mercedes was founded by the American Rio Grande Land & Irrigation Company on September 15, 1907. It was incorporated on March 8, 1909. Originally, the city was part of Capisallo Ranch which was owned by Jim Welles. Initially, the city was known as Diaz, after Porfirio Diaz, then president of Mexico. Later on, it was renamed Mercedes in honor of Mercedes Diaz, the wife of President Porfirio Diaz.

Mercedes and nearby Attractions

• Weslaco Bicultural Museum
• Donna Hooks Flecther Historical Museum
• Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
• International Museum of Art & Science
• Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park
• Gladys Porter Zoo

Things To Do In Mercedes

The City of Mercedes includes two distinctive golf courses, the lano Grande and The Palms at Mid-Valley. The Weslaco Bicultural Museum and Donna Hooks Flecther Historical Museum are worth visiting. The city also has several churches including the Mercedes Seventh Day Adventist Spanish Church, First Mexican Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Sunglo Fellowship Church. In addition, the city organizes the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show as well as several other events and festivals throughout the year.

Mercedes Transportation

You can avail of flights from Valley International Airport.

Mercedes Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by several universities and colleges including The University of Texas-Pan American, Texas State Technical College-Harlingen, and Texas Southmost College.

High Points

Mercedes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Mercedes, TX

Comparing Mercedes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Mercedes Almanac

Mercedes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mercedes Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mercedes, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mercedes Public Libraries

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Mercedes High Schools (2004)

MERCEDES H S
1200 S FLORIDA
956-514-2100
A Title I school.
Serves 1,197 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
700 MED HIGH DR
956-565-2454
A Vocational School
A Title I school.
Serves 690 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

THE SCIENCE ACADEMY
100 MED HIGH DR
956-565-2454
A Title I school.
Serves 587 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

MERCEDES ALTER ACADEMY
206 E 6TH ST
956-514-2180
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 103 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

MID-VALLEY ACADEMY
103 E 2ND ST
956-618-2303
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 51 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 46.4

MERCEDES DAEP
333 S OHIO ST
956-514-2180
A Non-traditional School
Serves 45 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Mercedes Colleges

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