Living in McDonald Chapel, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDonald Chapel · Census data 2020–2024
McDonald Chapel has 651 residents with a median age of 26.9. The median household income is $56,971 (11% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $1,084/month.
McDonald Chapel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDonald Chapel at a glance
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 26.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $56,971State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,084/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is McDonald Chapel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 29.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McDonald Chapel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDonald Chapel the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,084 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
McDonald Chapel median household income
The median household income in McDonald Chapel is $56,971 and the income per person is $23,963. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in McDonald Chapel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 309
- Owner-occupied
- 43.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.2%
- Vacant
- 29.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.97
McDonald Chapel demographics
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 26.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDonald Chapel ›
Education in McDonald Chapel
16.2% of adults 25 and older in McDonald Chapel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDonald Chapel
- Unemployment rate
- 29.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
McDonald Chapel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald Chapel | 651 | $56,971 | $134,400 | $1,084 |
| Minor | 762 | $42,321 | $94,900 | $1,096 |
| Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $226,400 | $1,400 |
| Fairfield | 9,728 | $48,456 | $129,300 | $1,008 |
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | $900 |
| Maytown | 314 | $50,938 | $120,800 | $1,045 |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | $1,203 |
| Midfield | 5,045 | $52,755 | $107,600 | $1,244 |
| Sylvan Springs | 1,490 | $81,927 | $217,000 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in McDonald Chapel, AL?
The median household income in McDonald Chapel is $56,971, 11% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McDonald Chapel?
The median home value in McDonald Chapel is $134,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in McDonald Chapel?
The median gross rent in McDonald Chapel is $1,084 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is McDonald Chapel, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 29.3%.
What is the median age in McDonald Chapel?
The median age in McDonald Chapel is 26.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in McDonald Chapel?
The average commute to work in McDonald Chapel is 30 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonald Chapel?
The unemployment rate in McDonald Chapel is 29.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDonald Chapel?
16.2% of adults in McDonald Chapel have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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