Living in McKenney, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKenney · Census data 2020–2024
McKenney has 518 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $52,500 (44% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $212,000, the median rent is $950/month.
McKenney is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKenney at a glance
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $212,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is McKenney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 25.9%; a poverty rate of 37.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McKenney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKenney the median home value is $212,000, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,283 a month in housing costs.
McKenney median household income
The median household income in McKenney is $52,500 and the income per person is $24,382. 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in McKenney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.56
McKenney demographics
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKenney ›
Education in McKenney
7.1% of adults 25 and older in McKenney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKenney
- Unemployment rate
- 25.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
McKenney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenney | 518 | $52,500 | $212,000 | $950 |
| Dinwiddie | 589 | $104,205 | $329,100 | — |
| Alberta | 345 | $41,964 | $91,800 | $632 |
| Blackstone | 3,341 | $54,570 | $140,900 | $1,123 |
| Lawrenceville | 1,272 | $33,611 | $126,700 | $837 |
| Stony Creek | 341 | $64,811 | $154,800 | $785 |
| Jarratt | 989 | $61,671 | $216,700 | $933 |
| Matoaca | 2,724 | $70,174 | $251,000 | $1,039 |
| Emporia | 5,547 | $51,899 | $148,500 | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in McKenney, VA?
The median household income in McKenney is $52,500, 44% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McKenney?
The median home value in McKenney is $212,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in McKenney?
The median gross rent in McKenney is $950 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is McKenney, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 25.9%; a poverty rate of 37.6%.
What is the median age in McKenney?
The median age in McKenney is 43.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in McKenney?
The average commute to work in McKenney is 42 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKenney?
The unemployment rate in McKenney is 25.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKenney?
7.1% of adults in McKenney 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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