At a Glance
Median Income
$58,542
$26,309 per capita
Home Value
$106,400
Zillow: $194,617
Median Rent
$791/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
15.0% smoking rate
How McGraw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGraw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McGraw a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McGraw residents earn a median household income of $58,542 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,309. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,115 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McGraw is $106,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,617. Median rent is $791/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.0% of adults in McGraw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGraw has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,071
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,082/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,542
Per Capita$26,309
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,400
Rent$791
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$194,617
Housing Units462
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,140 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5
Did You Know?
McGraw was founded in 1806.
The median home in McGraw was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.