Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
McDonald is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,277. Residents earn $56,369 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, McDonald receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. McDonald offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McDonald is $56,369, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in McDonald is $152,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
McDonald experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,369 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,970 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,697 |
| County GDP | $18,672M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 711 |
| Retail | 630 |
| Manufacturing | 226 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.28% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $152,400 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $367,585 |
| Median List Price | $239,900 |
| Median List Price | $239,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $112 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.28% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 986 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3701°N, 80.2325°W |
| County FIPS | 42125 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 630 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |