At a Glance
Median Income
$72,843
$37,020 per capita
Home Value
$170,900
Zillow: $312,726
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Macedon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macedon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macedon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macedon residents earn a median household income of $72,843 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,020. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,114 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macedon is $170,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,726. Median rent is $1,407/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Macedon reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,880/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Macedon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macedon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,885
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,843
Per Capita$37,020
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$1,407
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$312,726
Housing Units749
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property2,880/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation579 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Macedon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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