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Mercedes, Texas · ZIP 78570

Mercedes — ZIP 78570

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Mercedes (78570) scores 52/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $142K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$142K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$142K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY09–12840
67%
82%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS09–12781
43%
77%
TAYLOR ELPK–05406
35%
31%
RUBEN HINOJOSA ELPK–05468
31%
40%
TRAVIS ELPK–05478
30%
40%
JOHN F KENNEDY ELPK–05399
29%
40%
SGT MANUEL CHACON MIDDLE06–09518
23%
35%
SGT WILLIAM G HARRELL MIDDLE06–08390
16%
31%
MERCEDES H S09–12903
11%
18%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD VIRTUAL ACADEMY06–12212Not reportedNot reported
MERCEDES EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMPK–PK189Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,596

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

27.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78570 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78570 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78570 is approximately $142K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78570 in Mercedes has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.