At a Glance
Median Income
$83,782
$40,239 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
Zillow: $131,574
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How McCalla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCalla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCalla a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCalla residents earn a median household income of $83,782 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,239. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCalla is $252,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,574. Median rent is $1,838/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
33.2% of adults in McCalla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCalla has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,939
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,782
Per Capita$40,239
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,800
Rent$1,838
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$131,574
Housing Units5,855
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation594 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in McCalla was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.