Living in McArthur, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McArthur · Census data 2020–2024
McArthur has 2,110 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $49,439 (31% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $187,200, the median rent is $554/month.
McArthur at a glance
- Population
- 2,110
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $49,439State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $187,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 45.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is McArthur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McArthur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McArthur the median home value is $187,200, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
McArthur median household income
The median household income in McArthur is $49,439 and the income per person is $29,459. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in McArthur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,056
- Owner-occupied
- 45.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.22
McArthur demographics
- Population
- 2,110
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 952
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McArthur ›
Education in McArthur
18.3% of adults 25 and older in McArthur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McArthur
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
McArthur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McArthur | 2,110 | $49,439 | $187,200 | $554 |
| Hamden | 796 | $46,711 | $99,600 | $757 |
| Wellston | 5,452 | $56,193 | $124,000 | $534 |
| Coalton | 588 | $45,955 | $55,600 | $567 |
| Wilkesville | 101 | $50,313 | $70,400 | — |
| Albany | 1,013 | $52,070 | $145,600 | $847 |
| Jackson | 6,231 | $53,538 | $153,600 | $759 |
| Richmond Dale | 473 | $64,438 | $87,000 | — |
| Nelsonville | 4,279 | $49,750 | $99,200 | $773 |
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What is the median household income in McArthur, OH?
The median household income in McArthur is $49,439, 31% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McArthur?
The median home value in McArthur is $187,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in McArthur?
The median gross rent in McArthur is $554 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is McArthur, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in McArthur?
The median age in McArthur is 35.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in McArthur?
The average commute to work in McArthur is 24 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McArthur?
The unemployment rate in McArthur is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McArthur?
18.3% of adults in McArthur 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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