What are the schools like in McFarland, CA?

McFarland is served primarily by McFarland Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.8:1.

What is the median household income in McFarland?

The median household income in McFarland, CA is $42,641 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in McFarland, CA?

McFarland has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

McFarland, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is McFarland, CA affordable or expensive?

McFarland's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means McFarland is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,100 and the median rent is $1,024 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McFarland, CA?

McFarland has a violent crime rate of 421.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 778.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McFarland, CA a Good Place to Live?

McFarland is a small city of 13,971 in California, with a median household income of $42,641 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: McFarland stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether McFarland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McFarland 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: 102.2

McFarland's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McFarland costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	McFarland, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,024	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,641	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

McFarland's violent crime rate is 421.2 per 100,000 residents — 11% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

421.2 /100k

Property Crime

778.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

McFarland is served primarily by McFarland Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McFarland, CA	National Avg
School District	McFarland Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	56.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McFarland sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July, with 7.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McFarland, CA
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	97.3°F
Annual Precipitation	7.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	McFarland, CA	National Avg
Population	13,971	—
Median Age	25.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	49.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	35.0%	22.2%
65 and over	5.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delano, CA 7 mi Jovista, CA 9 mi Wasco, CA 9 mi Rodriguez Camp, CA 11 mi Richgrove, CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in McFarland

McFarland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93250

McFarland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McFarland, CA affordable or expensive?

McFarland's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts McFarland roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $235,100 and median rent is $1,024/month.

What is the crime rate in McFarland, CA?

McFarland's violent crime rate is 421.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 778.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McFarland?

Public schools in McFarland are operated by McFarland Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.8:1. 4.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McFarland, CA a good place to live?

McFarland, CA has a population of 13,971, a median household income of $42,641, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in McFarland?

McFarland averages 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McFarland?

McFarland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93250.

What is the population of McFarland?

The population of McFarland, California is 13,971 with a median age of 25.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McFarland?

Key numbers for living in McFarland: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $235,100, median household income $42,641, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McFarland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.