At a Glance
Median Income
$49,821
$20,639 per capita
Home Value
$61,800
Zillow: $170,652
Median Rent
$732/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
3,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macy a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.5% (58% 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 $170,652. 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.
Safety & Crime
Macy reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,207/100K.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$20,639
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,800
Rent$732
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$170,652
Housing Units92
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property3,207/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,509/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband59.0%
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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