McDonough, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.6

D+

out of 100

Overview

McDonough is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 32,138, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $336,217. Median household income is $77,804.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 32,138 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $336,217 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $77,804 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.8 minutes
  • Part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

32,138

Source: Census ACS

$336,217

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$77,804

Source: Census ACS

30.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

21

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Henry County (county-level results)

65%
35%
Democrat 83,253
Republican 44,982
Leans D+29.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 61.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 40.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 21/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.6

Location

McDonough, GA (33.4506, -84.1583)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.