Living in McDonald, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDonald · Census data 2020–2024
McDonald has 712 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $95,698 (38% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $214,100.
McDonald is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDonald at a glance
- Population
- 712
- Median age
- 51State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $95,698State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $214,100State: $286,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McDonald a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McDonald
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McDonald the median home value is $214,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
McDonald median household income
The median household income in McDonald is $95,698 and the income per person is $34,033. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in McDonald: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.52
McDonald demographics
- Population
- 712
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 5.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDonald ›
Education in McDonald
22.8% of adults 25 and older in McDonald have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDonald
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
McDonald vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald | 712 | $95,698 | $214,100 | — |
| South Cleveland | 7,452 | $66,601 | $232,600 | $845 |
| Ooltewah | 578 | $62,292 | $240,900 | $1,717 |
| Collegedale | 11,330 | $70,246 | $365,100 | $1,581 |
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| Wildwood Lake | 3,495 | $62,722 | $231,700 | $972 |
| East Cleveland | 1,934 | $48,878 | $124,100 | $911 |
| Cleveland | 48,829 | $58,559 | $272,200 | $1,034 |
| Harrison | 8,011 | $89,395 | $307,400 | $1,216 |
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What is the median household income in McDonald, TN?
The median household income in McDonald is $95,698, 38% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $214,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
Is McDonald, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
What is the median age in McDonald?
The median age in McDonald is 51 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in McDonald?
The average commute to work in McDonald is 21 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonald?
The unemployment rate in McDonald is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDonald?
22.8% 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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