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Merkel, TX
B+
Population: 2,290
Home Price: $77,100
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Overview
Merkel is a small town in the state of Texas with a population of 2,290. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Merkel has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
36.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Merkel, TX
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Merkel
Texas
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,840
$30,264
$32,693
Median Household Income
$53,681
$64,807
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.0%
12.7%
10.5%
Age
Merkel
Texas
United States
Median Age
33.3
39.0
42.3
Gender
Merkel
Texas
United States
Male
47.1%
50.0%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
50.0%
50.2%
Race
Merkel
Texas
United States
White
89.9%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
6.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.6%
5.3%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.9%
10.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Merkel
Texas
United States
Median Home Price
$77,100
$166,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$517
$797
$801
Family Households
50.1%
50.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.5%
31.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
77.8%
74.1%
72.9%
Renters
22.2%
25.9%
27.1%
Education
Merkel
Texas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.5%
9.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.1%
40.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.4%
22.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.0%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.2%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Merkel
Texas
United States
Mathematics
42.0%
48.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.3%
45.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Merkel
Texas
United States
Murder
0.0
2.8
3.0
Rape
305.0
43.3
38.0
Robbery
76.2
35.2
40.7
Assault
266.9
205.7
188.5
Property Crime
Merkel
Texas
United States
Burglary
266.9
359.8
336.1
Theft
266.9
1390.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
114.4
162.4
167.1
Arson
38.1
8.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Merkel, TX
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
thanksgiving dinner
hot sauce
hot dogs
mexican
beer
burger
burritos
cheese
tamales
meat
red wine
cooking
lowcalorie
taco
frappes
popeyes
chickfila
lobster
steak
ufc
football
baseball
little league
college football
rap music
wrestling
basketball
softball
coaches
teams
bball
sports coverage
ursuline academy
athletics
athletes
hockey
nfl mlb
soccer
athlete
posters
studio
logos
animation
poster
museum
painting
nfts
library
collection
pokemon
guitars
action figures
road trips
toys
philadelphia eagles
niche
books
computers
memes
hunting
fishing
tv
cable tv
sports
studio
sports coverage
hollywood
uncensored
hip hop
marketing
publicity
promotions
commentary
comedy
nfl mlb
summer
winter
sports
lawn
backyard
hunting
fishing
space
home depot
butcher shop
dollar store
walmart
cashier
shopping center
tesco
grocery store
laundromat
goods
toys
browsing
shein
gamestop
hobby lobby
lowes
flea market
accessories
garage sales
mall
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