Living in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macon-Bibb County · Census data 2020–2024
Macon-Bibb County has 156,578 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $51,234 (34% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $174,500, the median rent is $1,066/month.
Macon-Bibb County at a glance
- Population
- 156,578
- Median age
- 36.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $51,234State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $174,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,066/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Macon-Bibb County a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Macon-Bibb County
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macon-Bibb County the median home value is $174,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,427 a month in housing costs.
Macon-Bibb County median household income
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is $51,234 and the income per person is $31,699. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Macon-Bibb County: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 71,962
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.51
Macon-Bibb County demographics
- Population
- 156,578
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 59,921
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macon-Bibb County ›
Education in Macon-Bibb County
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Macon-Bibb County have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macon-Bibb County
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Macon-Bibb County vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | 156,578 | $51,234 | $174,500 | $1,066 |
| Bolingbroke | 426 | $126,597 | $273,900 | — |
| Byron | 5,971 | $85,596 | $253,200 | $1,020 |
| Centerville | 8,505 | $68,922 | $194,900 | $1,312 |
| Warner Robins | 82,990 | $66,970 | $185,700 | $1,212 |
| Robins AFB | 1,193 | $106,667 | — | $1,500 |
| Gray | 3,512 | $73,114 | $226,400 | $921 |
| Roberta | 1,257 | $54,766 | $166,800 | $727 |
| Fort Valley | 8,858 | $50,283 | $127,100 | $886 |
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What is the median household income in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is $51,234, 34% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Macon-Bibb County?
The median home value in Macon-Bibb County is $174,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Macon-Bibb County?
The median gross rent in Macon-Bibb County is $1,066 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Macon-Bibb County, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Macon-Bibb County?
The median age in Macon-Bibb County is 36.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Macon-Bibb County?
The average commute to work in Macon-Bibb County is 22 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macon-Bibb County?
The unemployment rate in Macon-Bibb County is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macon-Bibb County?
26.3% of adults in Macon-Bibb County 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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