Living in Macedonia, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macedonia · Census data 2020–2024
Macedonia has 441 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $31,453 (51% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $110,800.
Macedonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Macedonia at a glance
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 29.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $31,453State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $110,800State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 71 min
Is Macedonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 71 minutes; unemployment of 36.5%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Macedonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macedonia the median home value is $110,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Macedonia median household income
The median household income in Macedonia is $31,453 and the income per person is $20,960. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Macedonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 167
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.77
Macedonia demographics
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 33.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macedonia ›
Education in Macedonia
0% of adults 25 and older in Macedonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macedonia
- Unemployment rate
- 36.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 71 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 11.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Macedonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 441 | $31,453 | $110,800 | — |
| New Hope | 3,952 | $79,577 | $238,200 | $989 |
| Pickensville | 803 | $34,250 | $159,800 | $817 |
| Columbus | 23,348 | $42,235 | $125,700 | $897 |
| Carrollton | 781 | $31,000 | $145,800 | $436 |
| Reform | 1,597 | $33,578 | $102,700 | $400 |
| Millport | 1,412 | $76,875 | $104,400 | $650 |
| Kennedy | 436 | $41,136 | $139,800 | $725 |
| Columbus AFB | 1,293 | $69,539 | — | $1,500 |
More for people moving to Macedonia
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What is the median household income in Macedonia, AL?
The median household income in Macedonia is $31,453, 51% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Macedonia?
The median home value in Macedonia is $110,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Macedonia, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 71 minutes; unemployment of 36.5%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Macedonia?
The median age in Macedonia is 29.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Macedonia?
The average commute to work in Macedonia is 71 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macedonia?
The unemployment rate in Macedonia is 36.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macedonia?
0% of adults in Macedonia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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