Living in Mackay, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mackay · Census data 2020–2024
Mackay has 602 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $43,897 (44% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $279,500.
Mackay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mackay at a glance
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 61.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $43,897State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $279,500State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Mackay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mackay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mackay the median home value is $279,500, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Mackay median household income
The median household income in Mackay is $43,897 and the income per person is $33,102. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Mackay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 375
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 26.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.17
Mackay demographics
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mackay ›
Education in Mackay
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Mackay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mackay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 95.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70%
Mackay vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Mackay: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mackay, ID?
The median household income in Mackay is $43,897, 44% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mackay?
The median home value in Mackay is $279,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Mackay, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Mackay?
The median age in Mackay is 61.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Mackay?
The average commute to work in Mackay is 16 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mackay?
The unemployment rate in Mackay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mackay?
28.5% of adults in Mackay 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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