Macon, MO Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

cincy_scarlett Dec 23, 2025

Freelancing from Macon -experience?

Hey, I work in construction and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $760 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a...

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denverheart2026 Nov 18, 2025

Macon job market vs Raleigh

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Macon sits at 290.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $51,103 in Macon. Poverty rate is 14.2%, which is around average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outd...

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denverheart2026 Oct 20, 2025

How much do you pay for rent in Macon?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $133,800 on average.

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denverheart2026 Oct 11, 2025

Rent vs buy in Macon -what makes sense?

Hello, The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this?

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