At a Glance
Median Income
$50,329
$22,869 per capita
Home Value
$299,600
Zillow: $453,412
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
2,452/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
303 sunny days/yr
How McDade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDade a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McDade residents earn a median household income of $50,329 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,869. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,830 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDade is $299,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,412. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
McDade reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,452/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in McDade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDade has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,380
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,329
Per Capita$22,869
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$4,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
B
Home Value$299,600
Rent$1,096
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$453,412
Housing Units513
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property2,452/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute43 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in McDade was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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