At a Glance
Median Income
$205,550
$76,172 per capita
Home Value
$476,000
Zillow: $236,007
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
15.0% smoking rate
How McKay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKay a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKay residents earn a median household income of $205,550 , which is 174% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,172. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McKay is $476,000 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,007. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
37.0% of adults in McKay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKay has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$205,550
Per Capita$76,172
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$476,000
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$236,007
Housing Units36
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,289 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in McKay was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.