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.
Median Household Income
$51,234
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,066
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$174,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,085
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,158
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,307
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,567
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
57.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$942
Per month
Avg Home Value
$112,750
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Macon-Bibb County?
The cost of living index for Macon-Bibb County is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Macon-Bibb County?
The median gross rent in Macon-Bibb County is $1,066 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Macon-Bibb County?
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is $51,234 per year.
What is the median home value in Macon-Bibb County?
The median home value in Macon-Bibb County is $174,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Macon-Bibb County?
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.
What are the taxes like in Macon-Bibb County?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
