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What BestPlaces Users Say about Macon
Macon, Georgia is a medium-sized city located in central Georgia. It has a population of approximately 153,000 people and is known for its rich history and vibrant music scene. Many people choose to live in Macon for its affordable cost of living, diverse community, and close proximity to major cities like Atlanta. However, as with any city, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Macon. In this summary, we will explore various user reviews from BestPlaces.net to gain a better understanding of what it is like to live in Macon, Georgia.
According to user "Emily," Macon is a "great place to call home" due to its "southern charm" and "strong sense of community." She goes on to say that she has "never felt out of place" in Macon and has found many opportunities for both work and leisure activities. Similarly, user "Greg" praises Macon for its "friendly people" and "low cost of living." He also notes that there is a "strong sense of Southern hospitality" in the city.
On the other hand, user "Samantha" has a different perspective, stating that Macon "lacks opportunities" and is "not very diverse." She also mentions concerns about crime in certain areas of the city. User "John" echoes these concerns, stating that there is a "high crime rate" in Macon and it can be a "dangerous place to live."
In conclusion, while Macon offers many positives such as affordability and a strong sense of community, there are also concerns about diversity and crime. It is important for individuals considering living in Macon to thoroughly research and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
based on 23 ReviewsGet to know Macon with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Macon
Macon "The block" - 7/5/2023
Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the same, everything is the
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Great place to live, work and play. - 1/20/2023
I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with. And it is the absolute BEST place to be in the spring during the Cherry Blossom festival. You don't want to miss downtown during the holidays either - fun and festive. I highly recommend Macon as a great place to live, work and
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Left the Hellhole - 8/4/2021
Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is still
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It Is What You Make It - 12/23/2020
I've survived thus far. Sure, Macon can be a little rough around the edges. It's kind of caught in the middle of Atlanta and Miami, so you can guess what goes on here. Cops are running short on manpower and we just set a record for murder this year. I live in a rural area of town, Jones Cty, with a Macon address. So it is possible to find a nice home at a great price and avoid the melee of the city. Jones Cty has great public schools and Macon has great private schools. Demographics are quite lopsided, but I don't feel there is racial tension - but then again, I'm white. The city is zoned oddly and as one end rises the other end falls. I've seen it twice in the 16 years I've lived here. Stay out of the high crime areas after hours and you'll be fine. The Air Force base provides a great opportunity for employment. All told, if I could leave, I would. But it looks like I'll have to wait to retire.
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Population growth - 7/2/2018
I lived in Macon, GA for most of my life. It should be noted that a large portion of the population growth reported is a result of the City of Macon merging with Bibb County. Otherwise, I think you’d find the city’s population on the
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Lost in Time - 6/11/2018
Macon,Georgia was once a great city , but now Macon has declined to the point of bankruptcy.Crooked politicians and greedy community leaders who stuffed their pockets with hard earned taxpayers money are to blame for the demise of this city. The school system is horrible, taxes are at an all time high and crime is rampant. Want to buy a house is Macon, you can and a rock bottom price! Real estate values are at the bottom with everyone wanting to sell.
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1 star - 5/16/2018
Taxes high, roads in need of repair. Very few decent neighborhoods, crime
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Charming place to live - 3/11/2018
Macon has been progressing so quickly lately. Downtown is fantastic. Tons of newly renovated lifts apartments, condos, restaurants. This city has charm and lots of history. Parks all over town have been upgraded. I love living here. The downtown community is very engaged and given our proximity to Atlanta and lower cost of living Macon is a fantastic choice. Choose to live downtown or in north
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Not a great place especially for young people - 7/22/2017
Macon is not a place I would really recommend anyone raising their children and if you happen to live there then stay in northern macon since that's the only place with the least crime and pretty good schools. The south side of macon is infested with crime and the buildings there look so dilapidated and high unemployment rates. The downtown area aint that great, it looks old and outdated but for sure it has some good restaurants. If you are stuck in macon and feel that it is not fit for you then you could alternatively shift to warner robins which is the next town. Warner robins has some decent schools and filled with military stuff since there is a huge base there (warner robins AFB). The other downside of macon is that it's really boring and there is no much activities or any sort of entertainment although warner robins has. In short I would mainly advise young people to refrain from macon or anywhere in central
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Macon, GA - 10/14/2012
graduation rate at Southwest HS is up to 38%!! Difficult to sell a house when people moving to Macon look at the public education system, high crime yet highest percentage of churches per capita in the nation, lousy public education, ghetto mentality, cliquish if you are not born here, having been here almost 20 years, originally from the Northeast, I can not wait to
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