Living in McRoberts, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McRoberts · Census data 2020–2024
McRoberts has 556 residents with a median age of 34. The median home value is $60,100.
McRoberts is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McRoberts at a glance
- Population
- 556
- Median age
- 34State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $60,100State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
Is McRoberts a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 46%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McRoberts
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McRoberts the median home value is $60,100, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,038 a month in housing costs.
Housing in McRoberts: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 44.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.75
44.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McRoberts has many vacation and second homes.
McRoberts demographics
- Population
- 556
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 38.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McRoberts ›
Education in McRoberts
2.4% of adults 25 and older in McRoberts have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McRoberts
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 17.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
McRoberts vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McRoberts | 556 | — | $60,100 | — |
| Fleming-Neon | 567 | $34,107 | $52,900 | $820 |
| Jenkins | 1,406 | $27,200 | $80,200 | $455 |
| Payne Gap | 440 | $36,250 | — | — |
| Pound | 913 | $32,396 | $98,100 | $775 |
| Whitesburg | 1,761 | $29,189 | $111,700 | $640 |
| Clintwood | 1,400 | $52,083 | $162,800 | $714 |
| Pippa Passes | 450 | $73,750 | — | $283 |
| McDowell | 718 | $14,474 | $73,100 | $255 |
More for people moving to McRoberts
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What is the average home price in McRoberts?
The median home value in McRoberts is $60,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is McRoberts, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 46%.
What is the median age in McRoberts?
The median age in McRoberts is 34 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in McRoberts?
The unemployment rate in McRoberts is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McRoberts?
2.4% of adults in McRoberts 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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