At a Glance
Median Income
$93,810
$53,329 per capita
Home Value
$363,400
Zillow: $493,449
Median Rent
$1,447/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
10.3% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McFarland residents earn a median household income of $93,810 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,329. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McFarland is $363,400 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,449. Median rent is $1,447/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
McFarland reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 844/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in McFarland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McFarland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,230
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,903/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,810
Per Capita$53,329
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$363,400
Rent$1,447
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$493,449
Housing Units3,722
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property844/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation894 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in McFarland was built in 1987.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.