Macedon

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Macedon, NY Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,628

Population

1,261

Renter Mix

36% Rent

Bask in a peaceful atmosphere near Rochester

Suburban Rural Peaceful Secluded Affordable Laidback Close-Knit Welcoming Scenic

Situated about 15 miles southeast of Rochester, Macedon provides residents with a peaceful atmosphere on the cusp of a bustling city. Rows of quaint shops and eateries along tree-lined Main Street contribute to Macedon’s sense of small-town charm while a host of parks and trails offer plenty of space for outdoor recreation. The many retail delights of Eastview Mall are just a short drive away from Macedon. Convenience to Route 31 makes getting around from Macedon a breeze.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$64,473

Average: $71,126

Education

394

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

668

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

19%

Over 65

28%

Housing Distribution

Macedon has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Macedon, NY is $1,628 for one bedroom, $2,327 for two bedrooms, and $2,492 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Macedon has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,628/month
761 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Macedon, NY

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Palmyra Macedon Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

339 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bullis Park
  • Ganondagan State Historic Site
  • Powder Mills Park

Airports

  • Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International

Top Apartments in Macedon

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.