2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Macon, GA vs Atlanta, GA

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- The median age of a home in Macon is 13.5% younger than the median age of a home in Atlanta.
 Atlanta, GAUnited States, GA
 Median Home Age37  Unlock
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.6%  Unlock
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.125.8%  Unlock
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.0
 Homes Owned39.7%  Unlock
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.2%
 Homes Rented48.1%  Unlock
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Macon, GAAtlanta, GA
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,500  Unlock
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,580  Unlock
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 Vacant Housing
 Macon, GAAtlanta, GA
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%  Unlock
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Macon, GAAtlanta, GA
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.1%  Unlock
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%  Unlock
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.4%  Unlock
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.3%  Unlock
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.9%  Unlock
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.2%  Unlock
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Macon, GAAtlanta, GA
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.6%
 2000 to 200922.0%  Unlock
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.6%
 1980 to 19897.6%  Unlock
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.8%
 1960 to 196910.2%  Unlock
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.0%
 1940 to 19495.7%  Unlock
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.2%
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

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  More

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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.   More

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Over 4 years ago

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  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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