McNeal is a small town of 180 in Arizona, with a median household income of $74,063
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
McNeal stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether McNeal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McNeal city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.1
McNeal's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McNeal costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
McNeal, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$545
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McNeal's violent crime rate is 178.7 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.7 /100k
Property Crime
1148.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McNeal is served primarily by Double Adobe Elementary District (4179).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McNeal, AZ
National Avg
School District
Double Adobe Elementary District (4179)
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McNeal sees average highs of 64.5°F in January
and 95.2°F in July,
with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
McNeal's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McNeal roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $545/month.
McNeal's violent crime rate is 178.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1148.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McNeal are operated by Double Adobe Elementary District (4179).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McNeal, AZ has a population of 180, a median household income of $74,063, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
McNeal averages 64.5°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McNeal, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85617.
The population of McNeal, Arizona is 180 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McNeal: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $74,063, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McNeal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
