McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Mercedes, TX
About Mercedes
Mercedes (pop. 16,258 in the 2020 census) sits near the geographic center of the Rio Grande Valley urban area on I-2/US 83, 9 miles north of the Progreso–Nuevo Progreso International Bridge. It is the Valley's outlet-shopping destination — the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets (Simon/Chelsea) anchors the east side — and its history runs from the 1916 Camp Llano Grande Army mobilization camp to the pioneering Chicano institution Colegio Jacinto Treviño (founded 1970). South Texas ISD, the region's magnet school system, is headquartered here.
Home prices in Mercedes
The median list in Mercedes is $187,375.
Top places in Mercedes
- Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets.
- Historic downtown Mercedes (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Public art including the university boot installation across from city hall.
- Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library.
- Old Toluca Ranch area east toward the Progreso bridge.
Schools in Mercedes
Public schools: eastern Mercedes is in Mercedes Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Mercedes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mercedes, TX?
The median list in Mercedes is $187,375. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Mercedes, TX?
Commute details vary by neighborhood. - Which school district serves Mercedes, TX?
Mercedes is served by eastern Mercedes is in Mercedes Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.