Living in McFarlan, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McFarlan · Census data 2020–2024
McFarlan has 164 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median home value is $115,000.
McFarlan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McFarlan at a glance
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $115,000State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is McFarlan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 36.4%; a poverty rate of 77.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McFarlan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McFarlan the median home value is $115,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in McFarlan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49
- Owner-occupied
- 26.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 73.3%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.64
McFarlan demographics
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 43.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 45
- Foreign-born
- 40.2%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McFarlan ›
Education in McFarlan
17% of adults 25 and older in McFarlan have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McFarlan
- Unemployment rate
- 36.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 28.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
McFarlan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarlan | 164 | — | $115,000 | — |
| Morven | 362 | $28,125 | $110,700 | $877 |
| Chesterfield | 1,465 | $44,526 | $184,200 | $760 |
| Cheraw | 4,960 | $26,689 | $152,200 | $800 |
| Wallace | 665 | $32,703 | $97,600 | — |
| Lilesville | 971 | $41,389 | $116,200 | $929 |
| Cordova | 1,372 | $60,952 | $155,000 | — |
| Wadesboro | 4,972 | $42,667 | $153,200 | $906 |
| Ruby | 244 | $75,313 | $114,400 | $763 |
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What is the average home price in McFarlan?
The median home value in McFarlan is $115,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is McFarlan, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 36.4%; a poverty rate of 77.4%.
What is the median age in McFarlan?
The median age in McFarlan is 44.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in McFarlan?
The average commute to work in McFarlan is 17 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McFarlan?
The unemployment rate in McFarlan is 36.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McFarlan?
17% of adults in McFarlan 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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