Living in McDonough, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDonough · Census data 2020–2024
McDonough has 30,947 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $75,343 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $314,600, the median rent is $1,792/month.
McDonough at a glance
- Population
- 30,947
- Median age
- 33.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,343State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $314,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,792/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is McDonough a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McDonough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDonough the median home value is $314,600, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,792 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,791 a month in housing costs.
McDonough median household income
The median household income in McDonough is $75,343 and the income per person is $33,041. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in McDonough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,619
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.76
McDonough demographics
- Population
- 30,947
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 10,886
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDonough ›
Education in McDonough
28.5% of adults 25 and older in McDonough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDonough
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
McDonough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough | 30,947 | $75,343 | $314,600 | $1,792 |
| Locust Grove | 10,532 | $75,083 | $307,300 | $1,573 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | $393,000 | $2,181 |
| Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | $276,700 | $1,494 |
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | $283,700 | $1,712 |
| Lovejoy | 11,508 | $71,612 | $265,100 | $1,481 |
| Jenkinsburg | 323 | $80,625 | $234,700 | $1,063 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | $100,000 | $1,093 |
| Bonanza | 3,279 | $60,260 | $204,200 | $1,559 |
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What is the median household income in McDonough, GA?
The median household income in McDonough is $75,343, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McDonough?
The median home value in McDonough is $314,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in McDonough?
The median gross rent in McDonough is $1,792 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is McDonough, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in McDonough?
The median age in McDonough is 33.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in McDonough?
The average commute to work in McDonough is 33 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonough?
The unemployment rate in McDonough is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDonough?
28.5% of adults in McDonough 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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