Living in McCloud, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCloud · Census data 2020–2024
McCloud has 829 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $48,529 (51% lower than the California median), the median home value is $328,100, the median rent is $989/month.
McCloud is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCloud at a glance
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 58.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $48,529State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $328,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $989/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is McCloud a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McCloud
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCloud the median home value is $328,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,463 a month in housing costs.
McCloud median household income
The median household income in McCloud is $48,529 and the income per person is $38,162. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in McCloud: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 597
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.06
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McCloud has many vacation and second homes.
McCloud demographics
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 45.8%
- Households
- 398
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCloud ›
Education in McCloud
22% of adults 25 and older in McCloud have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCloud
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
McCloud vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCloud | 829 | $48,529 | $328,100 | $989 |
| Dunsmuir | 1,407 | $58,281 | $279,000 | $1,093 |
| Castella | 204 | $49,000 | $317,600 | $840 |
| Mount Shasta | 3,182 | $47,917 | $330,200 | $1,406 |
| Weed | 2,737 | $38,854 | $259,600 | $788 |
| Lake Shastina | 3,001 | $80,542 | $358,400 | $1,238 |
| Lakehead | 577 | $56,563 | $272,200 | $1,875 |
| Coffee Creek | 280 | $76,250 | $372,600 | — |
| Round Mountain | 169 | $57,188 | $220,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in McCloud, CA?
The median household income in McCloud is $48,529, 51% 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 McCloud?
The median home value in McCloud is $328,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in McCloud?
The median gross rent in McCloud is $989 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is McCloud, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in McCloud?
The median age in McCloud is 58.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in McCloud?
The average commute to work in McCloud is 19 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCloud?
The unemployment rate in McCloud is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCloud?
22% of adults in McCloud 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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