Living in McArthur, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McArthur · Census data 2020–2024
McArthur has 346 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $36,554 (63% lower than the California median), the median home value is $241,300.
McArthur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McArthur at a glance
- Population
- 346
- Median age
- 57.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $36,554State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $241,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
Is McArthur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 41%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McArthur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McArthur the median home value is $241,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
McArthur median household income
The median household income in McArthur is $36,554 and the income per person is $19,160. 41% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in McArthur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.14
McArthur demographics
- Population
- 346
- Median age
- 57.2
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McArthur ›
Education in McArthur
35.6% of adults 25 and older in McArthur have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McArthur
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
McArthur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McArthur | 346 | $36,554 | $241,300 | — |
| Fall River Mills | 444 | $44,276 | — | — |
| Johnson Park | 943 | $46,086 | $206,700 | $1,086 |
| Burney | 2,668 | $65,969 | $234,100 | $1,110 |
| Adin | 153 | $29,375 | $117,300 | — |
| Round Mountain | 169 | $57,188 | $220,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in McArthur, CA?
The median household income in McArthur is $36,554, 63% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McArthur?
The median home value in McArthur is $241,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is McArthur, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 41%.
What is the median age in McArthur?
The median age in McArthur is 57.2 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in McArthur?
The unemployment rate in McArthur is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McArthur?
35.6% of adults in McArthur 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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