McDonald, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,277 Population 4,379/sq mi density
$56,369 Median Income $31,910 per capita
$152,400 Home Value $379,174 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,369 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,400 home value, $875/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McDonald, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,369
25% below
$31,910 per capita
Home Value
$152,400
46% below
Zillow: $379,174
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How McDonald Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
54%
Rent
75%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McDonald a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McDonald residents earn a median household income of $56,369 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,910. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McDonald is $152,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,174. Median rent is $875/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

19.0% of adults in McDonald hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McDonald has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,277
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density4,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,369
Per Capita$31,910
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,400
Rent$875
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$379,174
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation986 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

McDonald was founded in 1865.
The median home in McDonald was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.