Macclenny, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Baker County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,558 Population 1,612/sq mi density
$63,640 Median Income $30,827 per capita
$227,500 Home Value $305,492 Zillow
$1,294 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,640 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$227,500 home value, $1,294/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Macclenny, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,640
15% below
$30,827 per capita
Home Value
$227,500
19% below
Zillow: $305,492
Median Rent
$1,294/mo
11% above
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Macclenny Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Macclenny's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
81%
Rent
111%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macclenny a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Macclenny residents earn a median household income of $63,640 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,827. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 522 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Macclenny is $227,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,492. Median rent is $1,294/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

15.3% of adults in Macclenny hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macclenny has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,558
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,612/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,640
Per Capita$30,827
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$227,500
Rent$1,294
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$305,492
Housing Units2,546
Rent Burden37.3%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation132 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Macclenny was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.