Cost of Living in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
Macon-Bibb County has a population of about 156,578. The median household income is $51,234, median gross rent is $1,066/month, and the median home value is $174,500. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Macon-Bibb County expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Macon-Bibb County is 36% below the national median and home values are 53% below the national median. Household income here is 39% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Macon-Bibb County?
The median gross rent in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is $1,066 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Macon-Bibb County?
The median owner-occupied home value in Macon-Bibb County is $174,500 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Macon-Bibb County?
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is $51,234 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.