What are the schools like in McDonough, GA?

McDonough is served primarily by Henry County. The district operates 29 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in McDonough?

The median household income in McDonough, GA is $77,804 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in McDonough, GA?

McDonough has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

McDonough, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is McDonough, GA affordable or expensive?

McDonough's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means McDonough is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $246,800 and the median rent is $1,441 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McDonough, GA?

McDonough has a violent crime rate of 334.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2625.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McDonough, GA a Good Place to Live?

McDonough is a small city of 29,134 in Georgia, with a median household income of $77,804 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: McDonough stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether McDonough is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McDonough city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

McDonough's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McDonough costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	McDonough, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$246,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,441	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,804	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

McDonough's violent crime rate is 334.9 per 100,000 residents — 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

334.9 /100k

Property Crime

2625.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

McDonough is served primarily by Henry County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McDonough, GA	National Avg
School District	Henry County	—
Elementary Schools	29	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McDonough sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McDonough, GA
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	McDonough, GA	National Avg
Population	29,134	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	72.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in McDonough

McDonough, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30253 30252

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McDonough, GA affordable or expensive?

McDonough's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts McDonough roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $246,800 and median rent is $1,441/month.

What is the crime rate in McDonough, GA?

McDonough's violent crime rate is 334.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2625.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McDonough?

Public schools in McDonough are operated by Henry County. The district has 29 elementary, 12 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McDonough, GA a good place to live?

McDonough, GA has a population of 29,134, a median household income of $77,804, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in McDonough?

McDonough averages 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McDonough?

McDonough, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30253, 30252.

What is the population of McDonough?

The population of McDonough, Georgia is 29,134 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McDonough?

Key numbers for living in McDonough: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $246,800, median household income $77,804, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McDonough side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.