Median Income
$56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value
$230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment
17.2%
378% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
35% higher than US avg
How McBride Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population588
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty16.8%
Commute19 min
Housing
A
Home Value$230,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden13.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,382 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+37.0%
Graduate+2.0%
Is McBride a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, McBride receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. McBride has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in McBride is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in McBride is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.0% have completed high school.
McBride has a population of 588 with a density of 330 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 8% Asian.
Population
588
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12.8% |
The median household income in McBride is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,800 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.2% |
| 378% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 32.5% |
The median home value in McBride is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $628 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.4% |
| Housing Units | 265 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3000°N, 120.1693°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |