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City of McDonough, Georgia

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About homes in McDonough

Census and NOAA figures for the city of McDonough in Henry County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2006Median year built1U.S. 1980
11%Built before 1980132% built since 2010
2007Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2006
64%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
55%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$315kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k

The median home in the city of McDonough was built in 2006, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Georgia median of 1992.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of McDonough's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 32% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in McDonough are of similar age: median build years 2007 and 2006.1

Housing in McDonough is mostly detached single-family: 64% of units, with 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in McDonough, with 55% of occupied homes owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in McDonough is valued at $314,600 (ACS), close to the Georgia median of $303,300.1

The Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap station averages 36 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,531 heating and 2,051 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 McDonough sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in McDonough are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of McDonough housing units by year built
Before 19401.8%
1940-19591.8%
1960-19797.1%
1980-199911.5%
2000-200945.7%
2010 or later32.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap, 21.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in McDonough, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in McDonough, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in McDonough?

The median home in the city of McDonough was built in 2006, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Georgia median of 1992. Most of McDonough's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 32% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the McDonough climate like for exterior work?

The Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap station averages 36 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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