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Cost of living in McKinleyville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in McKinleyville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in McKinleyville is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in McKinleyville is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in McKinleyville is $483,283.
The median income in McKinleyville is $73,327.
Mckinleyville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In McKinleyville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | McKinleyville | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 148 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mckinleyville, CA Weather
The average high in McKinleyville is 64.7° and the average low is 44.7°.
There are 80.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | McKinleyville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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McKinleyville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in McKinleyville
The current population in McKinleyville is 17,113. The population has increased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,113 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 17,152 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 16,913 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 16,457 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 16,645 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 17,208 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 16,612 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 16,963 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 16,948 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 16,291 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 16,448 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 16,922 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 16,903 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 16,701 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 16,896 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in McKinleyville
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McKinleyville is:
72.2% White with 12,357 White residents.
0.1% African American with 19 African American residents.
2.3% American Indian with 386 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 419 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 114 Other residents.
11.2% Two Or More with 1,925 Two Or More residents.
11.1% Hispanic with 1,893 Hispanic residents.
| Race | McKinleyville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 11.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in McKinleyville
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McKinleyville is 50.4% female with 8,619 female residents.
McKinleyville is 49.6% male with 8,494 male residents.
| Gender | McKinleyville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in McKinleyville for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed some college.
9.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in McKinleyville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | McKinleyville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For McKinleyville, California
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2.0% of households in McKinleyville earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in McKinleyville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in McKinleyville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in McKinleyville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in McKinleyville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in McKinleyville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in McKinleyville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in McKinleyville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in McKinleyville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.7% of households in McKinleyville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | McKinleyville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







