Macedonia, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Pickens County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
342 Population 87/sq mi density
$93,700 Home Value $137,596 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Macedonia, AL

At a Glance

Home Value
$93,700
67% below
Zillow: $137,596
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
69.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
49.7%
55% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Macedonia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
33%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macedonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Macedonia is $93,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,596. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

0.0% of adults in Macedonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macedonia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population342
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,493
Unemployment
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

Home Value$93,700
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$137,596
Housing Units179
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity49.7%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation325 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute58 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Macedonia was built in 1990.
10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.