Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Queen Bee Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Heritage Park Veterans Museum
Museum
McDonough Stadium Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (32) F
Scoops
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Southside Steve's
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chalo
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
TNT Meats
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (15) F
Rufus L. Stewart Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
McDonough Square
Park
Red Hawk Baseball Complex and Nature Preserve
Park
Alexander Park West
Park
Big Springs Park
Park
Alexander Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Heritage Park Playground
Playground
Heritage Park
Park
Avalon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (21) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Crossings at McDonough
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
1010Computers, LLC.
Electronics
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Regal Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
JCPenney
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Burlington
Department Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Havertys
Furniture
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
Rooms To Go
Furniture
Kohl's
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
Trek
Bicycle
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in McDonough.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in McDonough is 99/100 - which is 7% higher than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime D+

McDonough crime rates are 2,713 per 100k, which is 32% higher than Georgia
Property Crime
2,352 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
361 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment B

The median income in McDonough is $69,916 - which is 37% higher than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$69,916
C+
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
D+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
McDonough Fire Station
Fire Station
McDonough Police Station
Police
Piedmont Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

McDonough home prices are $173,200 - which is 14% higher than Georgia
Home Price
$173,200
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
24%
A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D

The McDonough graduation rate is 85% - which is 5% higher than Georgia
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (21) F
Henry County Middle School
Mcdonough Methodist Academy
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
Excel Academy
Walnut Creek Elementary
Oakland Elementary School
New Creation Christian Academy
Peoples Baptist Academy
Bethlehem Elementary School
Creekside Christian Academy
High Schools (10) F
Excel Academy
Henry County High School
New Creation Christian Academy
Peoples Baptist Academy
Creekside Christian Academy
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ratings A

McDonough has an overall rating of 80% from 23 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (21)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Comfortably South of Atlanta (Henry County's Slogan) 4.5 rating By bobplan ( Feb 24, 2015) Like Henry County's slogan, McDonough is "comfortably south of the center of big city Atlanta, only 30 miles away.
ATL airport is even closer. Interstates connect you to everywhere (I-75 bisects McDonough).

While growth is filling in lots of the southern crescent of Metro Atlan
...Read More ta, McDonough still has open space and farms and lakes nearby.

The signature icon for McDonough is the historic town square with its Henry County Courthouse, historic shops and year-round events.

Many other Main Street communities are envious of McDonough's eclectic downtown eating places.

Many movies shoot here for its unique look and locations.

Big box retail and national chains are here for your service.

Unique and compelling sites are in and around McDonough and you can explore famous very urban and very rural destinations within pleasant drives. There's a NASCAR track, a wildlife sanctuary, pick-your-own farms and re-enactments within stone's throw. Read Less
Comfortably South of Atlanta (Henry County's Slogan) 4 rating By bobplan ( Feb 16, 2015) Like Henry County's slogan, McDonough is "comfortably south of the center of big city Atlanta, only 30 miles away.
ATL airport is even closer. Interstates connect you to everywhere (I-75 bisects McDonough).

While growth is filling in lots of the southern crescent of Metro Atla
...Read More nta, McDonough still has open space and farms and lakes nearby.

The signature icon for McDonough is the historic town square with its Henry County Courthouse, historic shops and year-round events.

Many other Main Street communities are envious of McDonough's eclectic downtown eating places.

Many movies shoot here for its unique look and locations.

Big box retail and national chains are here for your service.

Unique and compelling sites are in and around McDonough and you can explore famous very urban and very rural destinations within pleasant drives. There's a NASCAR track, a wildlife sanctuary, pick-your-own farms and re-enactments within stone's throw. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in McDonough? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rufus L. Stewart Park
      Unknown Name
      McDonough Square
      Red Hawk Baseball Complex and Nature Preserve
      Alexander Park West
      Big Springs Park
      Alexander Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Heritage Park Veterans Museum
      McDonough Stadium Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Scoops
      Domino's
      Checkers
      Hardee's
      Papa John's
      Sonic
      Wendy's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in McDonough? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in McDonough.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is McDonough a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors