At a Glance
Median Income
$60,889
$27,247 per capita
Home Value
$146,000
Zillow: $250,577
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
11.2% smoking rate
How McGregor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGregor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McGregor a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McGregor residents earn a median household income of $60,889 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,247. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McGregor is $146,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,577. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 29.6% 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 1965.
Education
13.3% of adults in McGregor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGregor has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population5,608
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,889
Per Capita$27,247
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$1,059
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$250,577
Housing Units1,929
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation757 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in McGregor was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
15.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.