McDonald is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, McDonald’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small borough, McDonald doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in McDonald with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.76% of adults in McDonald have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in McDonald in 2022 was $31,502, which is lower middle income relative to Pennsylvania, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $126,008 for a family of four. However, McDonald contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call McDonald home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of McDonald residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in McDonald include German, Italian, Belgian, Irish, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in McDonald is English. Other important languages spoken here include Slavic languages and German/Yiddish.
