McDonald Chapel, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
704 Population 664/sq mi density
$59,556 Median Income $24,880 per capita
$132,100 Home Value $64,268 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,556 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,100 home value, $1,081/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

McDonald Chapel, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,556
21% below
$24,880 per capita
Home Value
$132,100
53% below
Zillow: $64,268
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
7% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
88.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How McDonald Chapel Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McDonald Chapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
47%
Rent
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McDonald Chapel a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McDonald Chapel residents earn a median household income of $59,556 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,880. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McDonald Chapel is $132,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,268. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

14.3% of adults in McDonald Chapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McDonald Chapel has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.

Data Overview

People

Population704
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density664/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,556
Per Capita$24,880
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,100
Rent$1,081
Ownership37.5%
Zillow$64,268
Housing Units348
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,164/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation582 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40

Did You Know?

The median home in McDonald Chapel was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.