The Town FilesMexia, Texas
City in Limestone County · population 6,893 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,900
- Household income
- $42,222
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.1
Mexia is a city of 6,893 people in Limestone County, Texas. The median home is worth $109,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 88% of Texas towns, more walkable than 77% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 74% of Texas towns.
How Mexia ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mexia is worth $109,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $42,222, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mexia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $887 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $42,222 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Mexia
| People | Mexia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mexia
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mexia since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 27, 1990 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 27, 1990.
Severe weather in Limestone County since 1996
Limestone County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Limestone County
Limestone County had 8,717 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,254 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Mexia itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Mexia
5 public schools with 1,832 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B MCBAY EL | PK-2 | 529 | 14.7 |
| MEXIA H S | 9-12 | 511 | 12.8 |
| MEXIA J H | 6-8 | 391 | 13.0 |
| R Q SIMS INT | 3-5 | 387 | 12.1 |
| DEVELOPMENTAL CTR | 7-12 | 14 | 2.8 |
Towns near Mexia
- Groesbeck, TX11.0 mi · 3,631 people · home $162,500
- Teague, TX12.4 mi · 3,384 people · home $119,900
- Fairfield, TX18.6 mi · 2,850 people · home $169,500
- Corsicana, TX27.8 mi · 25,109 people · home $168,900
Mexia questions
Is Mexia, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mexia scores better for retirees than 42% of Texas towns and quieter than 41%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Mexia?
The median owner-occupied home in Mexia is valued at $109,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,222, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Mexia?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Mexia get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mexia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 27, 1990. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)