Living in McDade, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDade · Census data 2020–2024
McDade has 1,070 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $50,489 (36% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $314,300, the median rent is $1,208/month.
McDade is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDade at a glance
- Population
- 1,070
- Median age
- 39.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $50,489State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $314,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is McDade a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in McDade
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDade the median home value is $314,300, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,086 a month in housing costs.
McDade median household income
The median household income in McDade is $50,489 and the income per person is $23,363. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in McDade: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.18
McDade demographics
- Population
- 1,070
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 41.5%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 337
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDade ›
Education in McDade
13.2% of adults 25 and older in McDade have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDade
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
McDade vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDade | 1,070 | $50,489 | $314,300 | $1,208 |
| Camp Swift | 8,239 | $63,944 | $208,500 | $1,352 |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 3,135 | $93,958 | $385,100 | $1,286 |
| Paige | 129 | $133,309 | — | — |
| Elgin | 11,563 | $91,114 | $326,400 | $1,440 |
| Bastrop | 11,156 | $81,551 | $339,600 | $1,443 |
| Webberville | 439 | $71,250 | $247,400 | $1,275 |
| Wyldwood | 4,934 | $88,399 | $195,700 | $1,337 |
| Lexington | 1,365 | $56,354 | $175,000 | $1,148 |
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What is the median household income in McDade, TX?
The median household income in McDade is $50,489, 36% 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 McDade?
The median home value in McDade is $314,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in McDade?
The median gross rent in McDade is $1,208 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is McDade, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in McDade?
The median age in McDade is 39.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in McDade?
The average commute to work in McDade is 31 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDade?
The unemployment rate in McDade is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDade?
13.2% of adults in McDade 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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