Living in McNary, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McNary · Census data 2020–2024
McNary has 248 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $57,500 (5% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $127,700.
McNary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McNary at a glance
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 30.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $127,700State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is McNary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in McNary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McNary the median home value is $127,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
McNary median household income
The median household income in McNary is $57,500 and the income per person is $25,720. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in McNary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 27.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.14
McNary demographics
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 39.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McNary ›
Education in McNary
11.6% of adults 25 and older in McNary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McNary
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
McNary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | $320,700 | $1,163 |
| Turkey Creek | 449 | $75,250 | $151,400 | $929 |
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | $59,900 | $661 |
| Oakdale | 6,546 | $42,540 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Woodworth | 2,432 | $84,500 | $302,200 | $900 |
| Elizabeth | 373 | $49,286 | $68,000 | $790 |
| Pine Prairie | 934 | $33,352 | — | $758 |
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What is the median household income in McNary, LA?
The median household income in McNary is $57,500, 5% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McNary?
The median home value in McNary is $127,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is McNary, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in McNary?
The median age in McNary is 30.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in McNary?
The average commute to work in McNary is 17 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McNary?
The unemployment rate in McNary is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McNary?
11.6% of adults in McNary 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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