At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$27,108 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $329,889
Median Rent
$776/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
17.1% smoking rate
How McCaysville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCaysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCaysville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCaysville residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,108. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCaysville is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,889. Median rent is $776/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
2.6% of adults in McCaysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCaysville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,571
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$27,108
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$1,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$776
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$329,889
Housing Units846
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,245/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain63.2 in/yr
Elevation1,682 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McCaysville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.