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McDonough, Georgia

Introduction to McDonough, Georgia

Located in Henry county, McDonough, Georgia, is 25 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,493 people live in McDonough.

McDonough History

McDonough was established in the year 1823, named in honor of Thomas MacDonough, a naval officer. The community was founded on a traditional "town square" design. The city of McDonough holds a seat on Henry county, Georgia. Henry county was established in the year 1821 by the Georgia State Legislature. It was founded post the First Treaty of Indian Springs which allowed the land to be acquired from the Creek Indian Nation.

McDonough and nearby Attractions

  • Panola Mountain State Park
  • Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
  • Indian Springs State Park
  • Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
  • High Falls State Park
  • William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum

Things To Do In McDonough

The city of McDonough is home to several museums such as the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame, Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry, William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, APEX Museum, and Center for Puppetry Arts. The region is dotted with churches, including the McDonough Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, and Wesley Methodist Church. The Henry County Library System is also in the area. Lake Spivey Golf Club, Georgia National Golf Club, and Cottonfields Golf Course are the area's local golf courses. The residents of McDonough also host the Geranium Festival every year in May.

McDonough Transportation

The closest airport to the city is The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

McDonough Higher Education

Higher education is available at Clayton College and State University, Devry Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University.

High Points

Mcdonough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Mcdonough Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Mcdonough Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Mcdonough Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Mcdonough College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Mcdonough Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Mcdonough People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of McDonough, GA

Comparing Mcdonough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men69
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes61
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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