Moving to McDonough, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Mcdonough is in Henry County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30253, 30252). · Homes for sale in Mcdonough · Henry County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in McDonough, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $368,000 (766 closings across 287 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $148 per square foot for a median 2,607-sq-ft home built around 2005. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 42 days, and with 474 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.4 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 9% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in McDonough
Three price points from 765 recent McDonough closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $295,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,928 sq ft, built around 2003 (198 sales).
- Around $368,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,569 sq ft, built around 2007 (199 sales).
- Around $434,010: the typical sale in this band was a 5-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,956 sq ft, built around 2020 (148 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in McDonough
Take the median $368,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,902/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Henry County’s typical unincorporated millage of 28.84 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,188/year ($349/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $2,251/month to own the median McDonough home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Henry County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Henry County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: McDonough’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst Manor | 43 | $469,990 | 46 |
| Kendall Grove | 41 | $367,990 | 36 |
| Southern Hills | 33 | $461,990 | 52 |
| Lake Dow North | 25 | $450,000 | 25 |
| Pembrooke Park | 21 | $319,999 | 26 |
| Campground Crossing | 21 | $341,989 | 14 |
| Bowers Farm | 20 | $352,852 | 53 |
| Anderson Point | 20 | $410,838 | 52 |
McDonough by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30253 (428 sales, median $332,500), 30252 (298 sales, median $392,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 89% were single-family homes, 9% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 29% of closings, led by Kendall Grove, Southern Hills, Oakhurst Manor, Campground Crossing, Anderson Point. The housing stock skews newer: 39% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 2% before 1980.
Getting around from McDonough
Measured from the center of McDonough’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 20 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 24 miles; Alpharetta is about 44 miles; Macon is about 52 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Henry County’s typical millage of 28.84; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
McDonough: the case for and against
What works in McDonough’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 42 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 7.4 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 29% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-mcdonough-ga">Moving to McDonough, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in McDonough communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Henry County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.