City profile
Mercedes, TX
Hidalgo County · Population 16,733
Mercedes is a town in Hidalgo County, TX with about 16,733 residents and a typical home value near $112,000. It is 229 miles from San Antonio, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
58°F
Summer avg
89°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$111,800
Typical monthly housing
$775
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hurricane, Hail
Nearest major airport
236 mi to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
16,733
Black population
0.4%
County
Hidalgo County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 16,733 residents
- Typical home value about $112,000
- 229 miles from San Antonio, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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