McSwain, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
5,556 Population 921/sq mi density
$140,173 Median Income $72,505 per capita
$639,800 Home Value $415,897 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$140,173 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$639,800 home value, $1,205/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

McSwain, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,173
87% above
$72,505 per capita
Home Value
$639,800
127% above
Zillow: $415,897
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
4% above
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How McSwain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
187%
Home Value
227%
Rent
104%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McSwain a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McSwain residents earn a median household income of $140,173 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,505. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McSwain is $639,800 , 127% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,897. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 22.2% 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 1995.

Education

40.1% of adults in McSwain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McSwain has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population5,556
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,173
Per Capita$72,505
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

A
Home Value$639,800
Rent$1,205
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$415,897
Housing Units1,597
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation143 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in McSwain was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.