Living in Macedon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macedon · Census data 2020–2024
Macedon has 2,157 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $77,174 (10% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $172,000, the median rent is $1,550/month.
Macedon at a glance
- Population
- 2,157
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $77,174State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $172,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,550/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Macedon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Macedon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macedon the median home value is $172,000, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,550 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Macedon median household income
The median household income in Macedon is $77,174 and the income per person is $37,262. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Macedon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,053
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.29
Macedon demographics
- Population
- 2,157
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 922
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macedon ›
Education in Macedon
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Macedon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macedon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Macedon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedon | 2,157 | $77,174 | $172,000 | $1,550 |
| Palmyra | 3,287 | $64,983 | $129,700 | $937 |
| Gananda | 6,273 | $109,761 | $235,900 | $1,027 |
| Walworth | 725 | $87,404 | $195,800 | — |
| Manchester | 1,631 | $65,750 | $110,000 | $1,310 |
| Marion | 1,400 | $42,865 | $158,800 | $610 |
| Fairport | 5,403 | $107,009 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| Victor | 2,687 | $90,227 | $291,000 | $1,041 |
| Shortsville | 1,713 | $91,058 | $134,600 | $909 |
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What is the median household income in Macedon, NY?
The median household income in Macedon is $77,174, 10% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Macedon?
The median home value in Macedon is $172,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Macedon?
The median gross rent in Macedon is $1,550 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Macedon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Macedon?
The median age in Macedon is 40.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Macedon?
The average commute to work in Macedon is 26 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macedon?
The unemployment rate in Macedon is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macedon?
39.1% of adults in Macedon 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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