The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30253 sells for about $335,000, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,794 a month.
ZIP 30253 — McDonough
The 30253 housing market is currently experiencing steady demand with a median sale price of $335,000 and a year-over-year price increase of 1.5%. While inventory remains available, the market is somewhat competitive with homes selling in approximately 66 days. Several metrics, including specific tax rates and detailed demographic breakdowns, were not determinable from current public sources.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 13.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 30253
The area is served by the Henry County School District, which is generally characterized as providing stable suburban educational options.
The area benefits from its proximity to Atlanta and ongoing suburban development, with major infrastructure access via I-75 supporting residential and commercial growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents typically commute to the Atlanta employment core via I-75, with travel times varying based on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks such as Heritage Park, which offers walking trails and historic sites, alongside shopping and dining options in the McDonough town square area.
The rental market shows a median rent of $1,920 with a recent month-over-month increase of 1.56%, indicating rising costs for tenants.
The local economy is driven by suburban services, retail, and proximity to the broader Atlanta regional employment market.
The area is primarily served by I-75, providing a major corridor for regional transit and commuting.
Parcels are served by the Henry County School District.
Data sourced from US Census and ACS estimates.
- Dave & Buster's McDonough4.11.6 mi
- Spivey Splash Water Park4.39.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.32.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.22.2 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese415.1 mi
- EchoPark Speedway4.69.2 mi
- Southern Belle Farm4.75.5 mi
- Porsche Experience Center Atlanta4.819.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's McDonough4.11.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.29 mi
- Southern Belle Farm4.75.5 mi
- AMC Southlake 244.312 mi
- Dave & Buster's McDonough4.11.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.32.9 mi
- Regal McDonough42.4 mi
- Olde Courthouse Tavern4.316.2 mi
- Vaughters Farm4.716.8 mi
- Road To Tara Museum4.611.5 mi
- Stately Oaks4.511.1 mi
- Gallery at Hood Street4.81.9 mi
- Panola Mountain State Park4.612.9 mi
- Clayton County International Park4.510.1 mi
- Heritage Park4.63.2 mi
- J. P. MOSELEY PARK4.75.9 mi
- North Mt. Carmel Park4.54.1 mi
- Eagles Landing Country Club4.44.9 mi
- Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club4.54.4 mi
- Lake Spivey Golf Club3.68.9 mi
- Georgia National Golf Club4.35.7 mi
- Sun City Peachtree Golf Club4.610.2 mi
- Tanger Outlets Locust Grove4.47.4 mi
- Southern Belle Farm4.75.5 mi
- NDM Market4.412 mi
- Publix Super Market at Mt. Zion4.311.7 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.23.6 mi
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport4.119.6 mi
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport4.630.6 mi
- Noodle4.221.3 mi
- The Club at ATL3.419.4 mi
- Biplane Rides Over Atlanta4.930.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features historic structures and walking trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).