Living in McColl, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McColl · Census data 2020–2024
McColl has 2,200 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $26,638 (62% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $56,300, the median rent is $456/month.
McColl at a glance
- Population
- 2,200
- Median age
- 28.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $26,638State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $56,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $456/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is McColl a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McColl
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McColl the median home value is $56,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $456 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,099 a month in housing costs.
McColl median household income
The median household income in McColl is $26,638 and the income per person is $13,981. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in McColl: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 957
- Owner-occupied
- 45.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.5%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.84
McColl demographics
- Population
- 2,200
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 35.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 776
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McColl ›
Education in McColl
3% of adults 25 and older in McColl have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McColl
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.8%
McColl vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McColl | 2,200 | $26,638 | $56,300 | $456 |
| Scotch Meadows | 370 | $92,083 | $220,000 | — |
| Clio | 840 | $36,359 | $106,600 | $575 |
| Gibson | 745 | $25,000 | $80,800 | $748 |
| Laurinburg | 15,087 | $42,170 | $134,200 | $774 |
| Bennettsville | 7,751 | $37,115 | $92,100 | $671 |
| Laurel Hill | 986 | $30,893 | $56,700 | $798 |
| Raemon | 288 | $76,563 | $96,300 | — |
| Maxton | 2,330 | $22,667 | $83,200 | $619 |
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What is the median household income in McColl, SC?
The median household income in McColl is $26,638, 62% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McColl?
The median home value in McColl is $56,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in McColl?
The median gross rent in McColl is $456 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is McColl, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
What is the median age in McColl?
The median age in McColl is 28.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in McColl?
The average commute to work in McColl is 26 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McColl?
The unemployment rate in McColl is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McColl?
3% of adults in McColl 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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