At a Glance
Median Income
$56,369
$31,910 per capita
Home Value
$152,400
Zillow: $367,585
Median Rent
$875/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
447/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDonald a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 3.9% (8% 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 $367,585. 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.
Safety & Crime
McDonald reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 447/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,277
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density4,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,369
Per Capita$31,910
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,400
Rent$875
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$367,585
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property447/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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