Living in McCall, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCall · Census data 2020–2024
McCall has 3,946 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $60,253 (23% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $676,500, the median rent is $1,134/month.
McCall at a glance
- Population
- 3,946
- Median age
- 38.9State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $60,253State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $676,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,134/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is McCall a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Idaho median; home values 62% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McCall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCall the median home value is $676,500, 103% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,134 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,488 a month in housing costs.
McCall median household income
The median household income in McCall is $60,253 and the income per person is $40,172. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in McCall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,562
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 63.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.27
63.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McCall has many vacation and second homes.
McCall demographics
- Population
- 3,946
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 1,675
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCall ›
Education in McCall
42.8% of adults 25 and older in McCall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCall
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Drive alone
- 45.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
McCall vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in McCall, ID?
The median household income in McCall is $60,253, 23% 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 McCall?
The median home value in McCall is $676,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in McCall?
The median gross rent in McCall is $1,134 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is McCall, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Idaho median; home values 62% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in McCall?
The median age in McCall is 38.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in McCall?
The average commute to work in McCall is 11 minutes; 31.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCall?
The unemployment rate in McCall is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCall?
42.8% of adults in McCall 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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