Median Income
$88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,070
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.5%
31% lower than US avg
How Mackenzie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,281
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$56,800
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty8.5%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$1,070
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,585
Rent Burden11.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,539 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+1.8%
Is Mackenzie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mackenzie receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Mackenzie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mackenzie is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mackenzie is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Mackenzie has a population of 3,281 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 4% Asian.
Population
3,281
Total Population
2021 Census
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mackenzie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.1% |
Social Characteristics
Mackenzie vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mackenzie is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Mackenzie vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $88,000 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.5% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
The median home value in Mackenzie is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,585 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Mackenzie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Mackenzie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,539 ft (774 m) |
| Area | 59.5 sq mi (154.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3364°N, 123.0937°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |