Living in McBride, Michigan

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McBride · Census data 2020–2024

McBride has 195 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $59,821 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $117,700.

McBride is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

McBride at a glance

Population
195
Median age
47.1State: 40.2
Median household income
$59,821State: $72,875
Median home value
$117,700State: $231,600
Homeowners
85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
Average commute
24 min

Is McBride a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 21%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in McBride

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McBride the median home value is $117,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $914 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

McBride$117,700
Michigan$231,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Michigan$1,129
United States$1,413

McBride median household income

The median household income in McBride is $59,821 and the income per person is $26,172. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).

Median household income

McBride$59,821
Michigan$72,875
United States$80,734

Housing in McBride: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
87
Owner-occupied
85.2%
Renter-occupied
14.8%
Vacant
6.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.41

McBride demographics

Population
195
Median age
47.1
Under 18
13.8%
65 and older
8.7%
Households
81
Foreign-born
0.5%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McBride ›

Education in McBride

12.9% of adults 25 and older in McBride have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McBride12.9%
Michigan32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McBride

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.7%
Average commute
24 minState: 24 min
Work from home
3.3%
Drive alone
91.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.5%

McBride vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McBride195$59,821$117,700—
Edmore1,514$54,063$105,500$686
Stanton1,285$48,750$114,900$640
Crystal1,114$41,806$197,300$597
Sheridan746$59,063$165,700$800
Lakeview1,030$33,631$165,500$496
Winn226$136,136$209,500—
Trufant572$93,750$123,600—
Carson City1,233$44,375$123,600$680

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Living in McBride: FAQ

What is the median household income in McBride, MI?

The median household income in McBride is $59,821, 18% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in McBride?

The median home value in McBride is $117,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.

Is McBride, MI a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 21%.

What is the median age in McBride?

The median age in McBride is 47.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).

How long is the commute in McBride?

The average commute to work in McBride is 24 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McBride?

The unemployment rate in McBride is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McBride?

12.9% of adults in McBride 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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