Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
18%
Mercedes, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$655
Population
18,112
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A dynamic town in the Rio Grande Valley
Suburban
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Affordable
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Diverse
Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Mercedes is a laidback suburb teeming with an array of dynamic amenities. Mercedes offers excellent shopping in town, from brand-name retailers at the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets to local businesses that comprise the Mercedes Downtown District.
Mercedes boasts one-of-a-kind public art strewn throughout the city, in the form of 25 colorful cowboy boot sculptures, each reaching over five feet in height. A small-town atmosphere contributes to Mercedes’ charm, with anticipated events like the Festival of Lights, Texas Street Festival, and the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo bringing the community together on a regular basis.
Touting warm weather year-round, Mercedes affords residents a great environment for engaging in outdoor recreation. Residents delight in bird-watching at Estero Llano Grande State Park, golfing at Llano Grande Golf Course, and various activities at the Mercedes Recreation Center. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is just a short drive away as well.
Mercedes is also home to the popular WesMer Drive-In Theater, the only operating drive-in theater in the Rio Grande Valley. Getting around from Mercedes is a breeze with direct access to I-2.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,927
Average: $55,988
Education
2,402
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,155
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mercedes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mercedes, TX is $500 for a studio, $655 for one bedroom, $748 for two bedrooms, and $724 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mercedes has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$655/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$1,249/month
716 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mercedes, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
506 Students
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
492 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
462 Students
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
974 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
563 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
451 Students
South Texas High School For Health
Public
Grades 9-12
755 Students
Mercedes Early College Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
354 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
94 Students
South Palm Gardens High School
Public
Grades 9-12
65 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
974 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Valley Nature Center
Airports
- Valley International
- McAllen International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.