Living in McSwain, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McSwain · Census data 2020–2024
McSwain has 5,783 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $139,131 (40% higher than the California median), the median home value is $690,100, the median rent is $1,516/month.
McSwain at a glance
- Population
- 5,783
- Median age
- 33.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $139,131State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $690,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,516/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is McSwain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the California median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McSwain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McSwain the median home value is $690,100, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,516 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,970 a month in housing costs.
McSwain median household income
The median household income in McSwain is $139,131 and the income per person is $65,037. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in McSwain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,579
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.67
McSwain demographics
- Population
- 5,783
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 1,571
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McSwain ›
Education in McSwain
33.6% of adults 25 and older in McSwain have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McSwain
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
McSwain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McSwain | 5,783 | $139,131 | $690,100 | $1,516 |
| Atwater | 32,162 | $64,472 | $363,400 | $1,279 |
| Franklin | 7,392 | $58,295 | $308,200 | $1,399 |
| Winton | 11,797 | $57,015 | $339,400 | $1,156 |
| Merced | 91,953 | $63,122 | $372,600 | $1,393 |
| Cressey | 386 | $90,333 | $225,000 | — |
| Livingston | 14,606 | $74,494 | $372,700 | $1,315 |
| Bear Creek | 346 | $153,088 | — | — |
| Ballico | 447 | $171,875 | $522,100 | $892 |
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What is the median household income in McSwain, CA?
The median household income in McSwain is $139,131, 40% higher 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 McSwain?
The median home value in McSwain is $690,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in McSwain?
The median gross rent in McSwain is $1,516 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is McSwain, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the California median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in McSwain?
The median age in McSwain is 33.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in McSwain?
The average commute to work in McSwain is 23 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McSwain?
The unemployment rate in McSwain is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McSwain?
33.6% of adults in McSwain 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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