At a Glance
Median Income
$54,279
$24,451 per capita
Home Value
$155,900
Zillow: $240,982
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
290/100K
2,671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Macdona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macdona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macdona a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macdona residents earn a median household income of $54,279 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macdona is $155,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,982. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Macdona reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,671/100K.
Education
3.7% of adults in Macdona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macdona has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,279
Per Capita$24,451
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,900
Rent$1,111
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$240,982
Housing Units169
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent290/100K
Property2,671/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation635 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Macdona was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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