Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,441
Population
33,601
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Located 28 miles southeast of Atlanta, McDonough, Georgia combines historic charm with contemporary living. The city's heart is its traditional town square, where the historic Henry County Courthouse stands among local shops and restaurants. From the square, neighborhoods extend outward, offering various rental options including townhomes and single-family homes. Residents enjoy easy access to Interstate 75 and numerous parks throughout the community.
The downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserves McDonough's architectural heritage dating to 1823. The annual Geranium Festival celebrates the city's nickname with local art, music, and community activities. McDonough provides residents with multiple shopping centers, parks, and recreational facilities. Several educational institutions maintain nearby campuses, and the area has served as a filming location for various productions. As McDonough grows, it maintains its small-town atmosphere while offering convenient access to metropolitan amenities.
Overview of community in Lake Spivey
Find brand name retail shoppes
Heritage Park in the McDonough neighborhood.
Henry County is a 35 minute drive to downtown Atlanta.
Watch the latest blockbuster film at Regal McDonough located next to I-75.
Fairview Public Library is one of many locations throughout Henry County.
Median Household Income
$70,402
Average: $83,162
Education
7,586
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,951
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Housing Distribution
McDonough has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mcdonough, GA is $1,373 for a studio, $1,441 for one bedroom, $1,740 for two bedrooms, and $2,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mcdonough has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly McDonough, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades PK-5
629 Students
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
716 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
640 Students
Public
Grades K-5
829 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
692 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,020 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,069 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
874 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
990 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,648 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,554 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,527 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,511 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,268 Students
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