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Macon, GA
Macon · Bibb County · GA 31201
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$178K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7/10
Schools
104 min
to Atlanta, GA
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
FSafety
18/100
B-Schools
70/100
D+Quietness
50/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score30/100
Our Take
Macon offers affordable housing and decent schools, but high crime, flood risk, and poor walkability make it a risky place to settle. If you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind a car, it could work, but be cautious.
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The Good
- ✓Low median home price ($177,800)
- ✓Average school ratings (7/10)
- ✓Relatively low cost of living
- ✓Potential for future price appreciation if market improves
Real Talk
- !High violent and property crime rates
- !Flood zone AE – high flood risk requiring insurance
- !Walk score of 0 means almost all errands require a car
- !Commute to Atlanta takes over 100 minutes
- !Median income ($21,642) is low compared to housing costs
- $Mandatory flood insurance
- $Higher property taxes due to crime
- $Potential higher utility costs in older homes
- $Maintenance costs for aging infrastructure
Best For
Low‑income families looking for cheap housingStudents or young adults who rely on carRetirees with fixed budgetsRemote workers not dependent on transit
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Macon, GA
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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