Living in McCleary, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCleary · Census data 2020–2024
McCleary has 2,094 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $77,813 (21% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $351,700, the median rent is $1,077/month.
McCleary at a glance
- Population
- 2,094
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $77,813State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $351,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,077/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is McCleary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McCleary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCleary the median home value is $351,700, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,077 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,741 a month in housing costs.
McCleary median household income
The median household income in McCleary is $77,813 and the income per person is $35,465. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in McCleary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,030
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.31
McCleary demographics
- Population
- 2,094
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 908
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCleary ›
Education in McCleary
19.1% of adults 25 and older in McCleary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCleary
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
McCleary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCleary | 2,094 | $77,813 | $351,700 | $1,077 |
| Malone | 518 | $117,969 | $447,800 | — |
| Elma | 3,483 | $78,086 | $409,600 | $984 |
| Satsop | 780 | $62,241 | $350,000 | $3,501 |
| Brady | 832 | $108,750 | $370,500 | — |
| Shelton | 10,612 | $69,598 | $345,700 | $1,365 |
| Montesano | 4,183 | $67,540 | $354,300 | $1,195 |
| Oakville | 878 | $63,893 | $230,800 | $1,139 |
| Tumwater | 26,956 | $95,212 | $472,200 | $1,779 |
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What is the median household income in McCleary, WA?
The median household income in McCleary is $77,813, 21% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McCleary?
The median home value in McCleary is $351,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in McCleary?
The median gross rent in McCleary is $1,077 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is McCleary, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in McCleary?
The median age in McCleary is 38.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in McCleary?
The average commute to work in McCleary is 30 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCleary?
The unemployment rate in McCleary is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCleary?
19.1% of adults in McCleary 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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