At a Glance
Median Income
$79,464
$29,082 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $295,756
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
27.3%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
12.7% smoking rate
How Macon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macon residents earn a median household income of $79,464 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,082. The unemployment rate stands at 27.3% (658% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macon is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,756. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
38.6% of adults in Macon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,464
Per Capita$29,082
Unemployment27.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$295,756
Housing Units55
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death14,445/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation377 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Macon was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.