Macon, Georgia
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Macon market snapshot
- Median Sale Price
- $140K
- Median Days on Market
- 98 days
- Active Listings
- 80
RentCast market data · Bibb County, Georgia
About Macon, Georgia
Macon ( MAY-kən), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States. Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River in Central Georgia, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and 165 miles (266 km) northwest of Savannah. Macon's population was 157,346 in the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had 234,802 people in 2020.
Macon was settled in the early 19th century. Voters approved the consolidation of the city of Macon and Bibb County governments in a 2012 referendum. Macon became the state's fourth-largest city (after Augusta) when the merger became official on January 1, 2014.
Macon has several notable cultural sites, including Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, the Tubman Museum, and Hay House, and is known for the International Cherry Blossom Festival. The city is also known for its deep musical heritage and vibrant festivals that celebrate its Southern and African American roots. Higher education plays a major role through Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, and Wesleyan College. Macon is served by I-16 (connecting to Savannah and Coastal Georgia), I-75 (connecting to Atlanta to the north and Valdosta to the south), and I-475. The area has two small general-aviation airports, Middle Georgia Regional Airport and Macon Downtown Airport.
Macon by the numbers
Population 156,543 · Median age 36.6 yrs · Census ACS 2023
Median household income
Macon's median household income of $50,747 compares to $74,664 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Median age (years)
The median age in Macon is 36.6 yrs, compared to 37.4 yrs for Georgia and 38.7 yrs nationally.
Gender split
Macon is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, per Census ACS estimates.
Population trend — Macon
Macon's population grew 2.2% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Georgia government
Governor
Brian Kemp
Republican
U.S. Senators
House Representatives (13)
- Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (D-1)(R)
- Bishop, Sanford D. (D-2)(D)
- Jack, Brian (D-3)(R)
- Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (D-4)(D)
- Williams, Nikema (D-5)(D)
- McBath, Lucy (D-6)(D)
- McCormick, Richard (D-7)(R)
- Scott, Austin (D-8)(R)
- Clyde, Andrew S. (D-9)(R)
- Collins, Mike (D-10)(R)
- Loudermilk, Barry (D-11)(R)
- Allen, Rick W. (D-12)(R)
- Fuller, Clay (D-14)(R)
Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Georgia statewide or by congressional district.
Macon economy
The aerospace, advanced manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, professional services, and warehouse and distribution industries drive the economy in Macon-Bibb County. Long-standing large private employers include Mercer University, GEICO's Southeast Corporate Headquarters, YKK USA, and Norfolk Southern Railway's Brosnan Yard. The decline of the textile industry in the South, along with the shuttering of other large manufacturing operations, such as the closing of the Brown and Williamson plant in 2006, caused a decline in the city's economy in the 2000s. In recent years, the city has successfully landed numerous new employers to diversify the economy, such as Irving Consumer Products and Kuhmo Tire manufacturing plants, as well as multiple aerospace employers at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, including an Embraer aircraft maintenance facility. The health-care and social-assistance sector is the largest industry in Macon by number of employees, with the Atrium Health Navicent and Piedmont Healthcare Macon hospital systems, two of the city's largest employers, making Macon the healthcare hub for the Middle and South Georgia regions.
Source: Wikipedia article on Macon under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Climate in Macon
Monthly climate — Macon
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00091448.
Average annual rainfall: 0.5 inches across 0 days per year.
Macon real estate news
Recent news about the Macon housing market. Source: Google News.
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Macon real estate — frequently asked questions
- What is the median home price in Macon?
- The median home sale price in Macon, GA is $139,900, based on the most recent available sales data.
- How long do homes stay on the market in Macon?
- Homes in Macon sell in a median of 98 days.
- What is the cost of living like in Macon?
- Macon has a median household income of $50,747, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- Who lives in Macon?
- Macon has a population of 156,543 with a median age of 36.6 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- How do I sell my home in Macon?
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