Living in McDermott, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDermott · Census data 2020–2024
McDermott has 423 residents with a median age of 15.5. The median home value is $66,600.
McDermott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDermott at a glance
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 15.5State: 39.7
- Median home value
- $66,600State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is McDermott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McDermott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDermott the median home value is $66,600, 80% 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 McDermott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 4.14
McDermott demographics
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 15.5
- Under 18
- 59.8%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDermott ›
Education in McDermott
0% of adults 25 and older in McDermott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDermott
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
McDermott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDermott | 423 | — | $66,600 | — |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | $115,500 | $726 |
| Lucasville | 1,527 | $64,044 | $226,100 | $912 |
| Rosemount | 2,199 | $41,742 | $111,900 | $975 |
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | $34,713 | $103,300 | $747 |
| New Boston | 2,470 | $22,932 | $64,200 | $616 |
| South Shore | 1,642 | $29,340 | $89,200 | $624 |
| Friendship | 353 | $134,259 | — | — |
| Rarden | 172 | $32,344 | $67,800 | — |
More for people moving to McDermott
McDermott ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in McDermott: FAQ
What is the average home price in McDermott?
The median home value in McDermott is $66,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is McDermott, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 12%.
What is the median age in McDermott?
The median age in McDermott is 15.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
What is the unemployment rate in McDermott?
The unemployment rate in McDermott is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDermott?
0% of adults in McDermott 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.
Last updated: