Living in Macon, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macon · Census data 2020–2024
Macon has 5,466 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $61,642 (13% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $151,800, the median rent is $680/month.
Macon at a glance
- Population
- 5,466
- Median age
- 46.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,642State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $151,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Macon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Macon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macon the median home value is $151,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Macon median household income
The median household income in Macon is $61,642 and the income per person is $32,249. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Macon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,884
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.18
Macon demographics
- Population
- 5,466
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 2,431
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macon ›
Education in Macon
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Macon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Macon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | 5,466 | $61,642 | $151,800 | $680 |
| Bevier | 657 | $47,240 | $94,200 | $675 |
| Callao | 263 | $39,063 | $80,000 | — |
| Jacksonville | 112 | $42,813 | — | — |
| Atlanta | 499 | $68,000 | $98,800 | $680 |
| Clarence | 862 | $31,734 | $74,100 | $638 |
| New Cambria | 137 | $65,417 | $91,700 | $583 |
| Cairo | 245 | $63,438 | $134,400 | $538 |
| La Plata | 1,351 | $50,000 | $105,800 | $334 |
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Macon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Macon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Macon, MO?
The median household income in Macon is $61,642, 13% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Macon?
The median home value in Macon is $151,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Macon?
The median gross rent in Macon is $680 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Macon, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Macon?
The median age in Macon is 46.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Macon?
The average commute to work in Macon is 18 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macon?
The unemployment rate in Macon is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macon?
22.4% of adults in Macon 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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