Living in McCaysville, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCaysville · Census data 2020–2024
McCaysville has 1,392 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $52,593 (32% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $121,900, the median rent is $595/month.
McCaysville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCaysville at a glance
- Population
- 1,392
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $52,593State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $121,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $595/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is McCaysville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McCaysville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCaysville the median home value is $121,900, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $595 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
McCaysville median household income
The median household income in McCaysville is $52,593 and the income per person is $31,123. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in McCaysville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 818
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.87
McCaysville demographics
- Population
- 1,392
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 744
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCaysville ›
Education in McCaysville
4.1% of adults 25 and older in McCaysville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCaysville
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
McCaysville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCaysville | 1,392 | $52,593 | $121,900 | $595 |
| Copperhill | 493 | $45,417 | $99,000 | $863 |
| Epworth | 1,994 | $67,176 | $139,500 | $1,303 |
| Blue Ridge | 1,323 | $44,773 | $348,200 | $851 |
| Morganton | 241 | $70,625 | $263,800 | $725 |
| Farner | 197 | $29,464 | $117,200 | — |
| Benton | 1,560 | $29,414 | $184,200 | $472 |
| Murphy | 1,604 | $37,263 | $250,000 | $422 |
| Ellijay | 1,927 | $48,136 | $349,100 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in McCaysville, GA?
The median household income in McCaysville is $52,593, 32% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McCaysville?
The median home value in McCaysville is $121,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in McCaysville?
The median gross rent in McCaysville is $595 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is McCaysville, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in McCaysville?
The median age in McCaysville is 37.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in McCaysville?
The average commute to work in McCaysville is 19 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCaysville?
The unemployment rate in McCaysville is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCaysville?
4.1% of adults in McCaysville 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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