Living in McGregor, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGregor · Census data 2020–2024
McGregor has 5,761 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $72,750 (7% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $221,700, the median rent is $1,194/month.
McGregor at a glance
- Population
- 5,761
- Median age
- 31.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $72,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $221,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,194/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McGregor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in McGregor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGregor the median home value is $221,700, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,938 a month in housing costs.
McGregor median household income
The median household income in McGregor is $72,750 and the income per person is $31,948. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in McGregor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,442
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.76
McGregor demographics
- Population
- 5,761
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 2,043
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGregor ›
Education in McGregor
23.6% of adults 25 and older in McGregor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGregor
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
McGregor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor | 5,761 | $72,750 | $221,700 | $1,194 |
| Oglesby | 418 | $47,750 | $110,600 | $911 |
| Crawford | 1,020 | $88,458 | $238,600 | $970 |
| Moody | 1,390 | $69,750 | $168,800 | $1,214 |
| Willow Grove | 2,080 | $89,036 | $269,600 | — |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,584 | $76,154 | $180,200 | $1,159 |
| Woodway | 9,570 | $115,108 | $370,500 | $1,653 |
| Lorena | 1,497 | $88,250 | $281,000 | $867 |
| Hewitt | 16,432 | $83,511 | $273,300 | $1,538 |
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What is the median household income in McGregor, TX?
The median household income in McGregor is $72,750, 7% 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 McGregor?
The median home value in McGregor is $221,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in McGregor?
The median gross rent in McGregor is $1,194 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is McGregor, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in McGregor?
The median age in McGregor is 31.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in McGregor?
The average commute to work in McGregor is 21 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGregor?
The unemployment rate in McGregor is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGregor?
23.6% of adults in McGregor 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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