Living in McGuffey, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGuffey · Census data 2020–2024
McGuffey has 384 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $51,250 (28% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $77,900, the median rent is $775/month.
McGuffey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McGuffey at a glance
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $77,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is McGuffey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McGuffey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGuffey the median home value is $77,900, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $864 a month in housing costs.
McGuffey median household income
The median household income in McGuffey is $51,250 and the income per person is $26,837. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in McGuffey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.11
McGuffey demographics
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGuffey ›
Education in McGuffey
4.8% of adults 25 and older in McGuffey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGuffey
- Unemployment rate
- 15.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
McGuffey vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in McGuffey, OH?
The median household income in McGuffey is $51,250, 28% 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 McGuffey?
The median home value in McGuffey is $77,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in McGuffey?
The median gross rent in McGuffey is $775 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is McGuffey, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in McGuffey?
The median age in McGuffey is 46.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in McGuffey?
The average commute to work in McGuffey is 22 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGuffey?
The unemployment rate in McGuffey is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGuffey?
4.8% of adults in McGuffey 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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