Here's what it costs to live in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month, while the typical home is valued around $174,500. Households earn a median of $51,234 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$51,234
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,066
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$174,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,085
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,158
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,307
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,567
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
156,578
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
13
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$945
Per month
Avg Home Value
$151,364
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 31020 | — | $826 | $90,900 |
| ZIP 31052 | — | $939 | $194,800 |
| ZIP 31066 | — | — | $191,800 |
| ZIP 31201 | — | $798 | $177,800 |
| ZIP 31204 | — | $861 | $111,100 |
| ZIP 31206 | — | $854 | $81,100 |
| ZIP 31207 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 31210 | — | $1,172 | $238,200 |
| ZIP 31211 | — | $848 | $139,900 |
| ZIP 31213 | — | — | — |
Showing top 10 of 13 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.4%
The cost of living index for Macon-Bibb County is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Macon-Bibb County is $1,066 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is $51,234 per year.
The median home value in Macon-Bibb County is $174,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Macon-Bibb County has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
