Living in McDowell, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDowell · Census data 2020–2024
McDowell has 58 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median home value is $59,000.
McDowell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDowell at a glance
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 32.3State: 39
- Median home value
- $59,000State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
Is McDowell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McDowell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDowell the median home value is $59,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in McDowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.15
McDowell demographics
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 34.5%
- 65 and older
- 34.5%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDowell ›
Education in McDowell
5.3% of adults 25 and older in McDowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDowell
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 11.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 33.3%
McDowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell | 58 | — | $59,000 | — |
| Monterey | 197 | $60,849 | $169,700 | $850 |
| Deerfield | 439 | $88,657 | $163,800 | — |
| Craigsville | 1,104 | $39,609 | $176,900 | $738 |
| Churchville | 132 | $91,833 | $313,800 | — |
| Durbin | 220 | $59,750 | $98,500 | — |
| Franklin | 435 | $63,889 | $219,200 | $735 |
| Middlebrook | 241 | $55,519 | $251,100 | — |
| Goshen | 271 | $45,000 | $136,100 | $750 |
More for people moving to McDowell
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What is the average home price in McDowell?
The median home value in McDowell is $59,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is McDowell, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in McDowell?
The median age in McDowell is 32.3 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in McDowell?
The unemployment rate in McDowell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDowell?
5.3% of adults in McDowell 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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