At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$32,759 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
Zillow: $283,318
Median Rent
$907/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How McKean Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKean's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKean a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKean residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,759. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McKean is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,318. Median rent is $907/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
25.8% of adults in McKean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKean has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$32,759
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$907
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$283,318
Housing Units239
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
McKean was founded in 1795.
The median home in McKean was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.