Living in McDonald, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDonald · Census data 2020–2024
McDonald has 106 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $51,875 (28% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $95,600.
McDonald is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDonald at a glance
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 50.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $95,600State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is McDonald a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McDonald
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDonald the median home value is $95,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
McDonald median household income
The median household income in McDonald is $51,875 and the income per person is $25,318. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in McDonald: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.65
McDonald demographics
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDonald ›
Education in McDonald
17.3% of adults 25 and older in McDonald have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDonald
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65%
McDonald vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald | 106 | $51,875 | $95,600 | — |
| Elrod | 246 | $30,625 | — | $776 |
| Fairmont | 2,463 | $36,641 | $106,800 | $603 |
| Rowland | 946 | $32,500 | $118,000 | $733 |
| Pembroke | 2,822 | $25,889 | $129,400 | $707 |
| Proctorville | 109 | $75,625 | $93,000 | $1,141 |
| Hamer | 1,042 | $64,300 | $163,000 | $904 |
| Lumberton | 18,859 | $42,877 | $152,600 | $866 |
| Raemon | 288 | $76,563 | $96,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in McDonald, NC?
The median household income in McDonald is $51,875, 28% lower 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 McDonald?
The median home value in McDonald is $95,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is McDonald, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in McDonald?
The median age in McDonald is 50.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in McDonald?
The average commute to work in McDonald is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonald?
The unemployment rate in McDonald is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDonald?
17.3% of adults in McDonald 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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