Living in McCamey, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCamey · Census data 2020–2024
McCamey has 1,643 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $43,203 (45% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $96,000, the median rent is $1,176/month.
McCamey at a glance
- Population
- 1,643
- Median age
- 40.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $43,203State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $96,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,176/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is McCamey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in McCamey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCamey the median home value is $96,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
McCamey median household income
The median household income in McCamey is $43,203 and the income per person is $26,733. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in McCamey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 900
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.31
McCamey demographics
- Population
- 1,643
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 711
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCamey ›
Education in McCamey
2.4% of adults 25 and older in McCamey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCamey
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
McCamey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCamey | 1,643 | $43,203 | $96,000 | $1,176 |
| Rankin | 1,087 | $71,596 | $127,000 | $564 |
| Crane | 2,640 | $73,150 | $164,900 | $872 |
| Iraan | 1,038 | $43,490 | $94,700 | $374 |
| Imperial | 189 | $71,333 | $151,500 | — |
| Grandfalls | 375 | $33,125 | $44,100 | $422 |
| Fort Stockton | 8,278 | $84,784 | $199,600 | $974 |
| Big Lake | 2,990 | $71,471 | $157,900 | $746 |
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What is the median household income in McCamey, TX?
The median household income in McCamey is $43,203, 45% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McCamey?
The median home value in McCamey is $96,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in McCamey?
The median gross rent in McCamey is $1,176 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is McCamey, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in McCamey?
The median age in McCamey is 40.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in McCamey?
The average commute to work in McCamey is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCamey?
The unemployment rate in McCamey is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCamey?
2.4% of adults in McCamey 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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