Living in McAdenville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McAdenville · Census data 2020–2024
McAdenville has 1,010 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $112,083 (55% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $377,000, the median rent is $1,125/month.
McAdenville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McAdenville at a glance
- Population
- 1,010
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $112,083State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $377,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is McAdenville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McAdenville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McAdenville the median home value is $377,000, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,091 a month in housing costs.
McAdenville median household income
The median household income in McAdenville is $112,083 and the income per person is $50,828. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in McAdenville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 447
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.31
McAdenville demographics
- Population
- 1,010
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 438
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McAdenville ›
Education in McAdenville
53.4% of adults 25 and older in McAdenville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McAdenville
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
McAdenville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAdenville | 1,010 | $112,083 | $377,000 | $1,125 |
| Lowell | 3,768 | $52,500 | $200,600 | $1,188 |
| Cramerton | 5,450 | $82,160 | $343,400 | $1,364 |
| Ranlo | 4,617 | $78,033 | $200,200 | $1,811 |
| Belmont | 15,546 | $94,883 | $395,000 | $1,365 |
| Springdale | 1,075 | $55,096 | $201,900 | $1,233 |
| Mount Holly | 18,208 | $79,385 | $337,800 | $1,256 |
| Gastonia | 82,884 | $64,059 | $277,600 | $1,204 |
| Stanley | 4,069 | $75,461 | $270,200 | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in McAdenville, NC?
The median household income in McAdenville is $112,083, 55% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McAdenville?
The median home value in McAdenville is $377,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in McAdenville?
The median gross rent in McAdenville is $1,125 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is McAdenville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in McAdenville?
The median age in McAdenville is 41.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in McAdenville?
The average commute to work in McAdenville is 28 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McAdenville?
The unemployment rate in McAdenville is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McAdenville?
53.4% of adults in McAdenville 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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