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McAdenville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,139 Population 838/sq mi density
$117,411 Median Income $49,757 per capita
$350,900 Home Value $267,698 Zillow
$1,227 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 2,064 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$117,411 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$350,900 home value, $1,227/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McAdenville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,411
56% above
$49,757 per capita
Home Value
$350,900
24% above
Zillow: $267,698
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
6% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
38% below
2,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%
64% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr

How McAdenville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McAdenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
156%
Home Value
124%
Rent
106%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
164%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McAdenville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McAdenville residents earn a median household income of $117,411 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,757. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McAdenville is $350,900 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,698. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.

Safety & Crime

McAdenville reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,064/100K.

Education

55.4% of adults in McAdenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McAdenville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,139
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,411
Per Capita$49,757
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$350,900
Rent$1,227
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$267,698
Housing Units498
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent235/100K
Property2,064/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,889/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation620 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in McAdenville was built in 2010.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.