Mercedes, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Mercedes's Demographic Profile

Mercedes has 5,817 households and a median income of $37,927, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 18,112
# Households 5,817
Median age 34
Median household income $37,927
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,981
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Harlingen $255 15,994 SF 7.77%
San Benito $363 14,423 SF 7.75%
Pharr $269 20,349 SF 13.30%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Mercedes $110 26,659 SF
Weslaco $196 18,831 SF
Donna $361 6,281 SF
Elsa $498 2,280 SF
Harlingen $227 6,123 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mercedes $102 8,936 SF 5.86%
Weslaco $102 7,212 SF 6.89%
Donna $91 5,150 SF 6.89%
Harlingen $134 45,680 SF 8.05%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Mercedes

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

912 N Main St

La Feria, TX 78559

  • 2,399 SF Retail Building
  • 5.85% Cap Rate
  • $1,550,427
For Sale

01 Economic Ave

Weslaco, TX 78599

  • 4 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $620,294
For Sale

1102 S Airport Dr

Weslaco, TX 78596

  • 11,430 SF Retail Building
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

9.47 Acres Ready for Development

La Feria, TX 78559

  • 9.47 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $399,000
For Sale

17 Acres - Mile 3 E. & Expressway 83

Mercedes, TX 78570

  • 17 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,080,000
For Sale

27701 Cantu Rd

La Feria, TX 78559

  • 25.11 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $900,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Mercedes pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Mercedes $230 13,298 SF
La Feria $646 2,399 SF
Weslaco $145 14,028 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Mercedes alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Mercedes or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Mercedes 18,112 5,817 34 $37,927 3 1,981 7%
Progreso 3,471 886 29 $38,458 4 167 -4%
La Feria 8,352 2,921 37 $36,089 3 919 5%
Weslaco 46,653 15,476 34 $45,570 3 5,455 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Mercedes, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Mercedes

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Is Mercedes a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Mercedes offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Mercedes?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Mercedes. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Mercedes?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Mercedes. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Mercedes compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Mercedes. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Mercedes acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Mercedes, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.