Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Area Historical Museum
Museum
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Spring Market
Grocery Store
Mellinger Park
Park
South Park
Park
Ann's Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Yesway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Prickly Pear
Clothing
Yesway
Convenience Store
Big Country Truck Stop
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Merkel.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Merkel is 82/100 - which is 12% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Merkel crime rates are 623 per 100k, which is 76% lower than Texas
Property Crime
374 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
249 crimes per 100k B
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The median income in Merkel is $56,958 - which is 4% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$56,958 D
Unemployment Rate
0.6% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Merkel Drug Co
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Merkel home prices are $65,600 - which is 54% lower than Texas
Home Price
$65,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
1.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Merkel graduation rate is 73% - which is 6% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Merkel Middle
Merkel El
Merkel H S
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Merkel? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mellinger Park
      South Park

      Entertainment

      Area Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Merkel? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Merkel.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merkel? The cost of living in Merkel is 82/100 - which is 12% lower than Texas.
      Merkel
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merkel? Merkel crime rates are 623, which are 76% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      623 per 100k people

      73% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 161

      73% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -39%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Merkel? The median income in Merkel is $56,958 which is 4% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $56,9583% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,69917% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      87% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Merkel a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Merkel Drug Co

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Merkel home prices? Merkel home prices are $65,600 - which is 54% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $65,60064% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81614% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Merkel have good schools? The Merkel graduation rate is 73% - which is 6% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      26% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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