What are the schools like in McCleary, WA?

McCleary is served primarily by McCleary School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in McCleary?

The median household income in McCleary, WA is $67,885 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in McCleary, WA?

McCleary has an average high temperature of 48.6°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

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

Q: Is McCleary, WA affordable or expensive?

McCleary's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means McCleary is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $283,500 and the median rent is $811 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McCleary, WA?

McCleary has a violent crime rate of 293.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 244.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McCleary, WA a Good Place to Live?

McCleary is a small town of 2,426 in Washington, with a median household income of $67,885 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: McCleary stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All McCleary 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: 100.5

McCleary's overall cost of living index is 100.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McCleary costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	McCleary, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$283,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$811	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,885	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

McCleary's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

293.7 /100k

Property Crime

244.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

McCleary is served primarily by McCleary School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McCleary, WA	National Avg
School District	McCleary School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McCleary sees average highs of 48.6°F in January and 78.4°F in July, with 72.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McCleary, WA
Average High — January	48.6°F
Average High — July	78.4°F
Annual Precipitation	72.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	McCleary, WA	National Avg
Population	2,426	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Malone, WA 6 mi Elma, WA 8 mi Porter, WA 8 mi Satsop, WA 10 mi Brady, WA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in McCleary

McCleary, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98557

McCleary vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McCleary, WA affordable or expensive?

McCleary's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts McCleary roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $283,500 and median rent is $811/month.

What is the crime rate in McCleary, WA?

McCleary's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 244.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McCleary?

Public schools in McCleary are operated by McCleary School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McCleary, WA a good place to live?

McCleary, WA has a population of 2,426, a median household income of $67,885, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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 McCleary?

McCleary averages 48.6°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 72.0 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McCleary?

McCleary, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98557.

What is the population of McCleary?

The population of McCleary, Washington is 2,426 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McCleary?

Key numbers for living in McCleary: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $283,500, median household income $67,885, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCleary side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.