At a Glance
Median Income
$77,734
$32,532 per capita
Home Value
$285,800
Zillow: $333,044
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
338/100K
2,664/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
14.1% smoking rate
How McDonough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDonough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDonough 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
McDonough residents earn a median household income of $77,734 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,532. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,514 business establishments, including 508 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDonough is $285,800 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,044. Median rent is $1,576/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
McDonough reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,664/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in McDonough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDonough has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population30,056
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density2,246/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,734
Per Capita$32,532
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$11,851M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,800
Rent$1,576
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$333,044
Housing Units10,410
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property2,664/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary169/100K
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation860 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in McDonough was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 508 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.