At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$32,653 per capita
Home Value
$102,200
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$855/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
29.4% smoking rate
How McGrath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGrath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McGrath a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McGrath residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,653. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McGrath is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $855/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
18.1% of adults in McGrath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGrath has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C).
Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$32,653
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$855
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units163
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking29.4%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp29°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation338 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband55.1%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in McGrath was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (218 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.