Living in McDonald, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDonald · Census data 2020–2024
McDonald has 2,065 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $65,625 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $165,100, the median rent is $858/month.
McDonald at a glance
- Population
- 2,065
- Median age
- 38.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,625State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $165,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is McDonald a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McDonald
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDonald the median home value is $165,100, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,209 a month in housing costs.
McDonald median household income
The median household income in McDonald is $65,625 and the income per person is $38,330. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McDonald: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,148
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.07
McDonald demographics
- Population
- 2,065
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 989
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDonald ›
Education in McDonald
23.6% of adults 25 and older in McDonald have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDonald
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
McDonald vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald | 2,065 | $65,625 | $165,100 | $858 |
| Sturgeon | 1,466 | $114,592 | $220,500 | — |
| Noblestown | 616 | $108,582 | $469,400 | — |
| South Fayette | 18,460 | $124,112 | $340,700 | $1,203 |
| Southview | 303 | $88,438 | $163,300 | — |
| Midway | 837 | $55,329 | $121,200 | $744 |
| Oakdale | 1,489 | $93,036 | $190,700 | $1,096 |
| North Fayette | 16,107 | $102,318 | $278,600 | $1,420 |
| Cecil-Bishop | 2,910 | $94,267 | $305,500 | $1,352 |
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What is the median household income in McDonald, PA?
The median household income in McDonald is $65,625, 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McDonald?
The median home value in McDonald is $165,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McDonald?
The median gross rent in McDonald is $858 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is McDonald, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in McDonald?
The median age in McDonald is 38.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McDonald?
The average commute to work in McDonald is 26 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonald?
The unemployment rate in McDonald is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDonald?
23.6% of adults in McDonald 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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