At a Glance
Median Income
$75,652
$32,102 per capita
Home Value
$327,100
Zillow: $389,676
Median Rent
$993/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
294/100K
245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.8% smoking rate
How McCleary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCleary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCleary a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCleary residents earn a median household income of $75,652 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,102. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCleary is $327,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,676. Median rent is $993/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
McCleary reports 294 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 245/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in McCleary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCleary has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population2,262
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,652
Per Capita$32,102
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A
Home Value$327,100
Rent$993
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$389,676
Housing Units993
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent294/100K
Property245/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,816/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain72.0 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in McCleary was built in 1975.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.