Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Macon-Bibb
Macon-Bibb, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,008
Population
155,374
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Music and history run deep in this Southern college town
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Welcome to Macon-Bibb County, where historic Southern architecture meets contemporary living. Located in central Georgia, this community offers rental options from restored Victorian homes in the College Hill Corridor to modern apartment communities near downtown. The city embraces outdoor recreation, with Central City Park spanning 250 acres of green space. The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail provides paths along the river for outdoor activities, while the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park preserves thousands of years of Native American history.
Downtown Macon centers around cultural landmarks including Mercer University and the restored Grand Opera House. The city celebrates its music history at the Allman Brothers Band Museum, and springtime brings the International Cherry Blossom Festival, filling the streets with pink blooms. The established neighborhoods of Vineville and Ingleside feature historic rental properties, while communities near the Middle Georgia Regional Airport offer contemporary living options. Cultural attractions include the Museum of Arts and Sciences and the Tubman Museum. Located at the intersection of I-75 and I-16, Macon provides easy access to both Atlanta and Savannah.
Explore the City
Amerson River Park is one of Macon's most beautiful parks with walking paths and scenic views.
Downtown Macon, the city's heart, is a vibrant mix of historic charm & modern energy.
Macon is home to five colleges and universities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,730
Average: $71,394
Education
32,971
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
66,383
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Macon-Bibb, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Macon-Bibb, GA is $1,055 for a studio, $1,009 for one bedroom, $1,139 for two bedrooms, and $1,278 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Macon-Bibb has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,009/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$1,469/month
1,349 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,058/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,084/month
785 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Macon-Bibb, GA is 4.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Macon-Bibb is 26.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,009 - $1,278. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 0.7% more for utilities, and 5.3% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Macon-Bibb, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens
- Georgia Children's Museum
- Museum of Arts and Sciences - Macon
- Ocmulgee National Monument
Military Bases
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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.