McDonald is a small town of 3,160 in Ohio, with a median household income of $75,315
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
McDonald stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McDonald is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McDonald 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: 86.0
McDonald's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McDonald costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
McDonald, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$796
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,315
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McDonald's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.1 /100k
Property Crime
476.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McDonald is served primarily by McDonald Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McDonald, OH
National Avg
School District
McDonald Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McDonald sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.9 inches of snow per year.
McDonald's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McDonald roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,500 and median rent is $796/month.
McDonald's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 476.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McDonald are operated by McDonald Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McDonald, OH has a population of 3,160, a median household income of $75,315, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
McDonald averages 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McDonald, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44437.
The population of McDonald, Ohio is 3,160 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McDonald: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $124,500, median household income $75,315, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McDonald side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
