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Living in Mexico, MO

The town of Mexico, Missouri is home to slightly more than 11,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (17%) here than they do nationally (14%). The majority of residents own their homes in Mexico, and 41% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $665/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Mexico will save around $2,200 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Mexico's commute time is faster than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the national average, Mexico has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (31%). In addition, 10% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Mexico residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 24% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in transportation, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of about $50K, Mexico workers take home about $16,000 less than the average Missouri resident. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.