Living in McFarland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McFarland · Census data 2020–2024
McFarland has 14,222 residents with a median age of 26.3. The median household income is $54,608 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $272,700, the median rent is $1,131/month.
McFarland at a glance
- Population
- 14,222
- Median age
- 26.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,608State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $272,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,131/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is McFarland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in McFarland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McFarland the median home value is $272,700, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,131 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,448 a month in housing costs.
McFarland median household income
The median household income in McFarland is $54,608 and the income per person is $17,492. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in McFarland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,757
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.89
McFarland demographics
- Population
- 14,222
- Median age
- 26.3
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 3,570
- Foreign-born
- 26.8%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McFarland ›
Education in McFarland
6% of adults 25 and older in McFarland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McFarland
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
McFarland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland | 14,222 | $54,608 | $272,700 | $1,131 |
| Delano | 51,679 | $67,010 | $301,900 | $1,199 |
| Wasco | 26,558 | $51,727 | $273,600 | $1,089 |
| Richgrove | 1,960 | $44,950 | $203,500 | $961 |
| Shafter | 21,193 | $71,215 | $335,800 | $1,253 |
| Smith Corner | 718 | $48,281 | $115,800 | — |
| Mexican Colony | 148 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Allensworth | 413 | $55,714 | $80,700 | $967 |
| Earlimart | 7,214 | $52,881 | $264,200 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in McFarland, CA?
The median household income in McFarland is $54,608, 45% 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 McFarland?
The median home value in McFarland is $272,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in McFarland?
The median gross rent in McFarland is $1,131 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is McFarland, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in McFarland?
The median age in McFarland is 26.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in McFarland?
The average commute to work in McFarland is 24 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McFarland?
The unemployment rate in McFarland is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McFarland?
6% of adults in McFarland 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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