McKinleyville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,152 Population 821/sq mi density
$66,096 Median Income $35,533 per capita
$414,200 Home Value $487,519 Zillow
$1,441 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,096 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$414,200 home value, $1,441/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

McKinleyville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,096
12% below
$35,533 per capita
Home Value
$414,200
47% above
Zillow: $487,519
Median Rent
$1,441/mo
24% above
37.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
11% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How McKinleyville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McKinleyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
147%
Rent
124%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKinleyville 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

McKinleyville residents earn a median household income of $66,096 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,533. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKinleyville is $414,200 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,519. Median rent is $1,441/month, with 37.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

37.3% of adults in McKinleyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKinleyville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population17,152
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,096
Per Capita$35,533
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

B
Home Value$414,200
Rent$1,441
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$487,519
Housing Units7,200
Rent Burden37.7%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation288 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in McKinleyville was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (98 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.