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79536 (Merkel, TX)

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Area Highlights

79536 (Merkel, TX) residents have a median age of 36.5 years old, with employment highest in the food and administrative support industries.

5,677 Population

The population has increased by 1% since the year 2010.

2,304 Households

$58,790 /yr
Median Household Income

$236,110
Median Home Sale Price

32m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

36.5 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.4
persons per
household

64.4%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 41%
Some College 24%
Bachelors Degree 12%
Some High School 11%
Associates Degree 8%
Graduate Degree 3%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 41.49% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
39.4% of households have children

Area Schools

6-8
2.1 MILES
C
Merkel Middle School
PK-5
2.2 MILES
C+
Merkel Elementary School
9-12
2.4 MILES
C
Merkel High School

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$58,790 /yr
Median Household Income
$236,110
Median Sales Price
32 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 19.83% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 91%
  • Work from Home 7%
  • Walk or Bike 2%
  • Public Transit 1%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 1,946 72%
Vacant 381 14%
Rented 358 13%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 62%
Blue Collar 38%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 36.5 years old. The smallest percentage group is 45-54 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 85%
Hispanic 16%
Other 5%
Black <1%
Native American <1%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 85%, followed by Hispanic at 16%, Other at 5%, and Black at <1%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

96° July
Hottest Average Month
30° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
30°
56°
Feb
34°
61°
Mar
41°
70°
Apr
51°
79°
May
60°
86°
Jun
67°
92°
Jul
71°
96°
Aug
70°
95°
Sep
63°
87°
Oct
52°
78°
Nov
41°
66°
Dec
33°
58°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$12,500
For sale
0.14 acres

Lot 104 Country Club Drive
Merkel, TX 79536

$12,500
For sale
0.14 acres

Lot 105 Country Club Drive
Merkel, TX 79536

$14,000
For sale
0.23 acres

Lot 36 Country Club Drive
Merkel, TX 79536

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