What are the schools like in Mexican Colony, CA?

School district data for Mexican Colony is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mexican Colony?

The median household income in Mexican Colony, CA is $50,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Mexican Colony, CA?

Mexican Colony has an average high temperature of 57.9°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Mexican Colony, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mexican Colony, CA affordable or expensive?

Mexican Colony's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mexican Colony is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $66,500 and the median rent is $857 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mexican Colony, CA?

Mexican Colony has a violent crime rate of 723.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mexican Colony, CA a Good Place to Live?

Mexican Colony is a small town of 302 in California, with a median household income of $50,071 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Mexican Colony stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mexican Colony is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mexican Colony city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.2

Mexican Colony's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mexican Colony costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Mexican Colony, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Mexican Colony's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.4 /100k

Property Crime

2403.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mexican Colony, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mexican Colony sees average highs of 57.9°F in January and 96.1°F in July, with 7.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mexican Colony, CA
Average High — January	57.9°F
Average High — July	96.1°F
Annual Precipitation	7.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Mexican Colony, CA	National Avg
Population	302	—
Median Age	31.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cherokee Strip, CA 0 mi Smith Corner, CA 1 mi Shafter, CA 4 mi Stebbins, CA 5 mi Rosedale, CA 7 mi

Mexican Colony vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mexican Colony, CA affordable or expensive?

Mexican Colony's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mexican Colony roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $66,500 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Mexican Colony, CA?

Mexican Colony's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mexican Colony?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mexican Colony, CA a good place to live?

Mexican Colony, CA has a population of 302, a median household income of $50,071, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mexican Colony?

Mexican Colony averages 57.9°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.7 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mexican Colony?

The population of Mexican Colony, California is 302 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mexican Colony?

Key numbers for living in Mexican Colony: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $66,500, median household income $50,071, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mexican Colony side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.