What are the schools like in McAdenville, NC?

McAdenville is served primarily by Gaston County Schools. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in McAdenville?

The median household income in McAdenville, NC is $102,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in McAdenville, NC?

McAdenville has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

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

Q: Is McAdenville, NC affordable or expensive?

McAdenville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means McAdenville is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $330,800 and the median rent is $1,199 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McAdenville, NC?

McAdenville has a violent crime rate of 463.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2260.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McAdenville, NC a Good Place to Live?

McAdenville is a small town of 1,125 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $102,083 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: McAdenville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether McAdenville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McAdenville 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: 97.0

McAdenville's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McAdenville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	McAdenville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$330,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,199	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

McAdenville's violent crime rate is 463.2 per 100,000 residents — 22% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

463.2 /100k

Property Crime

2260.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

McAdenville is served primarily by Gaston County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McAdenville, NC	National Avg
School District	Gaston County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McAdenville sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McAdenville, NC
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	McAdenville, NC	National Avg
Population	1,125	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in McAdenville

McAdenville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28101

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McAdenville, NC affordable or expensive?

McAdenville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes McAdenville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $330,800 and median rent is $1,199/month.

What is the crime rate in McAdenville, NC?

McAdenville's violent crime rate is 463.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2260.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McAdenville?

Public schools in McAdenville are operated by Gaston County Schools. The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McAdenville, NC a good place to live?

McAdenville, NC has a population of 1,125, a median household income of $102,083, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 McAdenville?

McAdenville averages 52.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McAdenville?

McAdenville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28101.

What is the population of McAdenville?

The population of McAdenville, North Carolina is 1,125 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McAdenville?

Key numbers for living in McAdenville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $330,800, median household income $102,083, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McAdenville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.