Macy, IN

Indiana

Macy is a small town in Indiana with a population of 179. Residents earn $49,821 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $20,639 per capita
$61,800 Home Value $170,652 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,800 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,821
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,800
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $732
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.7%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Macy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population179
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$20,639
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,291M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,800
Rent$732
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$170,652
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation851 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+97.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries2

Is Macy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Macy receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Macy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Macy is $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Macy is $61,800, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Macy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Macy has a population of 179 with a density of 1,492 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

179
Total Population
1,492
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.2%
Female 40.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Macy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Macy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Macy is $49,821, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Macy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,821
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,639
Avg Weekly Wage$956
IRS Avg AGI$52,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)637
County GDP$1,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare50
Retail91
Manufacturing31

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,904
46% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.9 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Macy is $61,800, 78% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below US avg). 81.4% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,652.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,800
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,652

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.4%
Owner-Occupied81.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,904
46% below US avg
Effective Rate3.08%
In Macy, 41.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Macy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death10,509/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access59.8%
Healthcare Facilities50

Crime Rates: Macy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Macy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall19.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation851 ft (259 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,492/sq mi
Coordinates40.9581°N, 86.1288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.6-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.3%
D 21.8%

Winner: Republican by 54.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,492/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants56
Retail Stores91

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.9 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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