Macy, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Miami County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
179 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $20,639 per capita
$61,800 Home Value $189,373 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 3.2% 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

Macy, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,821
34% below
$20,639 per capita
Home Value
$61,800
78% below
Zillow: $189,373
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Macy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
22%
Rent
63%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macy a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Macy residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,639. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Macy is $61,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,373. Median rent is $732/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

5.2% of adults in Macy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macy has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population179
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$20,639
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,800
Rent$732
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$189,373
Housing Units92
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,509/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation851 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Macy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.