At a Glance
Median Income
$51,801
$16,525 per capita
Home Value
$245,500
Zillow: $326,748
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
431/100K
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
57.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How McFarland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McFarland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McFarland a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McFarland residents earn a median household income of $51,801 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,525. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McFarland is $245,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,748. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
McFarland reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,050/100K. The murder rate is 19.3/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in McFarland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
57.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McFarland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population14,138
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density2,230/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,801
Per Capita$16,525
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$245,500
Rent$1,067
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$326,748
Housing Units3,547
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent431/100K
Property1,050/100K
Murder19.3/100K
Assault264/100K
Burglary335/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation360 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+57.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries28
Did You Know?
McFarland was founded in 1957.
The median home in McFarland was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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