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Mcdonough, GA


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McDonough, Georgia

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

The People and Families of McDonough

In McDonough, about 44% of adults are married. The people of McDonough spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McDonough had a median family income of $46,818. Overall, families in McDonough are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. It turns out that people in McDonough tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($33,475) in McDonough than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

McDonough Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in McDonough, about 59% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in McDonough is higher than that of most other communities in Georgia.

Commuting

In McDonough, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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