Ideal, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Macon County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
648
Population
568/sq mi density
$24,219
Median Income
$12,599 per capita
$53,000
Home Value
$127,833 Zillow
$643
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,219 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,000 home value, $643/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$53,000
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
27% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
237
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$53,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$127,833
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.0%
Owner-Occupied
52.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$643/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $53,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $127,833 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $643 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 237 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 33.4% |