Living in McKinley Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKinley Heights · Census data 2020–2024
McKinley Heights has 1,366 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $39,133 (45% lower than the Ohio median), the median rent is $698/month.
McKinley Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKinley Heights at a glance
- Population
- 1,366
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $39,133State: $71,389
- Median rent
- $698/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is McKinley Heights a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 16.8%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McKinley Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKinley Heights the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, which is 41.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $953 a month in housing costs.
McKinley Heights median household income
The median household income in McKinley Heights is $39,133 and the income per person is $23,499. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in McKinley Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 640
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.13
McKinley Heights demographics
- Population
- 1,366
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 640
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKinley Heights ›
Education in McKinley Heights
20.7% of adults 25 and older in McKinley Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKinley Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 16.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.5%
McKinley Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Heights | 1,366 | $39,133 | — | $698 |
| Niles | 18,287 | $50,953 | $116,300 | $798 |
| McDonald | 3,136 | $81,855 | $138,500 | $863 |
| Girard | 9,505 | $52,550 | $115,500 | $769 |
| Hilltop | 640 | $66,250 | $107,500 | $685 |
| Churchill | 1,608 | $48,566 | $110,700 | $773 |
| Bolindale | 1,637 | $45,833 | $94,400 | $918 |
| Howland Center | 6,266 | $86,135 | $196,000 | $1,116 |
| Mineral Ridge | 3,657 | $59,161 | $154,600 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in McKinley Heights, OH?
The median household income in McKinley Heights is $39,133, 45% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in McKinley Heights?
The median gross rent in McKinley Heights is $698 per month, about 41.4% of household income.
Is McKinley Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 16.8%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in McKinley Heights?
The median age in McKinley Heights is 41.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in McKinley Heights?
The average commute to work in McKinley Heights is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKinley Heights?
The unemployment rate in McKinley Heights is 16.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKinley Heights?
20.7% of adults in McKinley Heights 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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