The Town FilesMcDonough, Georgia
City in Henry County · population 29,051 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $314,600
- Household income
- $75,343
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 33.2
McDonough is a city of 29,051 people in Henry County, Georgia. The median home is worth $314,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 85% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Georgia towns.
How McDonough ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McDonough is worth $314,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $75,343, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,792 a month. 54.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | McDonough | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,792 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $75,343 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in McDonough
| People | McDonough | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in McDonough
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McDonough since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 18, 2013.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 76,873 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,361 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in McDonough itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in McDonough
19 public schools with 18,221 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Landing High School | 9-12 | 1,657 | 22.7 |
| Ola High School | 9-12 | 1,652 | 18.2 |
| Union Grove High | 9-12 | 1,643 | 19.3 |
| McDonough High School | 9-12 | 1,411 | 20.2 |
| Ola Middle School | 6-8 | 1,083 | 16.9 |
| Eagle's Landing Middle School | 6-8 | 1,064 | 18.7 |
| Union Grove Middle | 6-8 | 1,039 | 18.9 |
| McDonough Middle School | 6-8 | 956 | 20.8 |
| Oakland Elementary School | PK-5 | 924 | 17.8 |
| Ola Elementary School | PK-5 | 889 | 15.6 |
| Tussahaw Elementary | PK-5 | 833 | 15.1 |
| Wesley Lakes Elementary School | PK-5 | 787 | 17.1 |
Towns near McDonough
- Heron Bay, GA7.4 mi · 4,679 people · home $393,000
- Locust Grove, GA7.5 mi · 8,947 people · home $307,300
- Stockbridge, GA7.9 mi · 28,973 people · home $276,700
- Hampton, GA9.7 mi · 8,368 people · home $283,700
- Lovejoy, GA9.8 mi · 10,122 people · home $265,100
- Bonanza, GA11.0 mi · 4,406 people · home $204,200
- Irondale, GA12.8 mi · 8,740 people · home $204,500
- Experiment, GA12.9 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
McDonough questions
Is McDonough, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McDonough scores better for retirees than 7% of Georgia towns and quieter than 11%. 8.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in McDonough?
The median owner-occupied home in McDonough is valued at $314,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,343, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,792 a month.
What is the weather like in McDonough?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does McDonough get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McDonough since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)