Living in McCrory, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCrory · Census data 2020–2024
McCrory has 1,850 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $43,516 (28% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $89,400, the median rent is $560/month.
McCrory at a glance
- Population
- 1,850
- Median age
- 37.1State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $43,516State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $89,400State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $560/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is McCrory a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McCrory
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCrory the median home value is $89,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $560 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $886 a month in housing costs.
McCrory median household income
The median household income in McCrory is $43,516 and the income per person is $22,663. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in McCrory: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 847
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.39
McCrory demographics
- Population
- 1,850
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 740
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCrory ›
Education in McCrory
14.3% of adults 25 and older in McCrory have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCrory
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
McCrory vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCrory | 1,850 | $43,516 | $89,400 | $560 |
| Patterson | 364 | $42,250 | — | $656 |
| Augusta | 1,859 | $50,575 | $117,000 | $650 |
| Weldon | 136 | $54,583 | — | — |
| Hickory Ridge | 259 | $31,250 | $53,300 | $763 |
| Cotton Plant | 444 | $11,790 | $41,100 | $569 |
| Bradford | 522 | $33,977 | $89,600 | $475 |
| Russell | 218 | $22,917 | $75,000 | $298 |
| Fisher | 167 | $38,750 | $55,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in McCrory, AR?
The median household income in McCrory is $43,516, 28% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McCrory?
The median home value in McCrory is $89,400, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in McCrory?
The median gross rent in McCrory is $560 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is McCrory, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in McCrory?
The median age in McCrory is 37.1 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in McCrory?
The average commute to work in McCrory is 17 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCrory?
The unemployment rate in McCrory is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCrory?
14.3% of adults in McCrory have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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