Living in McLendon-Chisholm, TX

Explore McLendon-Chisholm and see how it fits the life you want to build.

4,511 Population Kaufman & Rockwall Counties Counties City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match8.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

McLendon-Chisholm at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population4,511
Median Household Income$204,773
Median Home Value$629,400
Median Age39.8
Average Household Size3.3
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home19.4%
Homeownership98.5%
Housing Vacancy8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

McLendon-Chisholm is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in McLendon-Chisholm Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in McLendon-Chisholm and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.5 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in McLendon-Chisholm

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$629,400
Homeownership98.5%
Housing Vacancy8.7%
Housing Value7.6/10
Housing Stability8.2/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for McLendon-Chisholm, TX

Median Household Income$204,773
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home19.4%
Employment9.0/10
Remote Work Friendly7.6/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in McLendon-Chisholm and how households are structured

Population4,511
Median Age39.8
Average Household Size3.3

McLendon-Chisholm is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in McLendon-Chisholm

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for McLendon-Chisholm point to very hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High95.7°F
Average Winter Low35.7°F
Annual Rainfall37.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.

Seasonal Life in McLendon-Chisholm

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

McLendon-Chisholm & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

McLendon-Chisholm spans Kaufman and Rockwall counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within McLendon-Chisholm especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for McLendon-Chisholm shows a population of about 4,511. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Kaufman County and Rockwall County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects McLendon-Chisholm with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to McLendon-Chisholm, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.