Living in Macedonia, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macedonia · Census data 2020–2024
Macedonia has 249 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $71,042 (5% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $155,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Macedonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Macedonia at a glance
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,042State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $155,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Macedonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Macedonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macedonia the median home value is $155,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,335 a month in housing costs.
Macedonia median household income
The median household income in Macedonia is $71,042 and the income per person is $36,908. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Macedonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.28
Macedonia demographics
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macedonia ›
Education in Macedonia
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Macedonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macedonia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Macedonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 249 | $71,042 | $155,500 | $775 |
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | $181,400 | $744 |
| Henderson | 143 | $54,375 | $77,500 | — |
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | $160,200 | $878 |
| Treynor | 1,126 | $121,696 | $263,500 | $1,122 |
| Hastings | 164 | $84,375 | $90,700 | — |
| Emerson | 570 | $49,063 | $119,500 | $1,034 |
| Silver City | 504 | $67,250 | $156,800 | $1,188 |
| Elliott | 420 | $50,625 | $68,000 | $725 |
More for people moving to Macedonia
Macedonia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Macedonia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Macedonia, IA?
The median household income in Macedonia is $71,042, 5% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $155,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Macedonia?
The median gross rent in Macedonia is $775 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Macedonia, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Macedonia?
The median age in Macedonia is 36.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Macedonia?
The average commute to work in Macedonia is 24 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macedonia?
The unemployment rate in Macedonia is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macedonia?
11.1% 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.
Last updated: