Living in Macclenny, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macclenny · Census data 2020–2024
Macclenny has 7,748 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $73,942 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $261,800, the median rent is $1,384/month.
Macclenny at a glance
- Population
- 7,748
- Median age
- 36.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $73,942State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $261,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Macclenny a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Macclenny
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macclenny the median home value is $261,800, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
Macclenny median household income
The median household income in Macclenny is $73,942 and the income per person is $33,618. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Macclenny: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,855
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.86
Macclenny demographics
- Population
- 7,748
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 2,545
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macclenny ›
Education in Macclenny
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Macclenny have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macclenny
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Macclenny vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclenny | 7,748 | $73,942 | $261,800 | $1,384 |
| Glen St. Mary | 612 | $59,167 | $301,900 | $1,000 |
| Baldwin | 1,298 | $47,500 | $180,700 | $545 |
| Lawtey | 897 | $51,944 | $167,500 | $723 |
| Raiford | 382 | $63,281 | — | $945 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | 32,070 | $108,543 | $351,200 | $2,058 |
| Middleburg | 11,644 | $74,634 | $254,600 | $1,093 |
| Lake Butler | 1,601 | $49,922 | $167,800 | $774 |
| Starke | 5,877 | $52,258 | $214,300 | $840 |
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What is the median household income in Macclenny, FL?
The median household income in Macclenny is $73,942, about the same as the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Macclenny?
The median home value in Macclenny is $261,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Macclenny?
The median gross rent in Macclenny is $1,384 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Macclenny, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Macclenny?
The median age in Macclenny is 36.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Macclenny?
The average commute to work in Macclenny is 27 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macclenny?
The unemployment rate in Macclenny is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macclenny?
20.9% of adults in Macclenny 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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