Macon, MI Economy


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Macon, MI is a small city located in the state of Michigan. It has a population of just over 2,000 people. The cost of living in Macon is relatively low compared to other cities in the US; for example, the average rent for a two bedroom apartment is $1,020 compared to the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Macon is 94 versus 100 in the US. This makes Macon an attractive option for those looking for affordable housing and groceries.
Local businesses include restaurants such as The Grill at Teal Lake Golf Course and Brett's Bistro as well as retailers like Sears Hometown Store and Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewing Co. All of these businesses provide different services to residents and contribute to making Macon a great place to live. With its low cost of living and local businesses, Macon is a great place to call home!

Macon has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Macon has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Macon
- The Sales Tax Rate for Macon is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Macon is 4.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Macon
- The average income of a Macon resident is $26,602 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Macon resident is $68,500 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyMacon, MichiganUnited States
  5.56
  -7.2%-6.2%
  25.6%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.3%4.6%
  $28,062$37,638
  $68,500$69,021
  $75,250$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.8%0.5%
  6.2%6.8%
  13.1%10.0%
  8.8%2.5%
  9.7%11.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  2.3%1.9%
  5.7%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  6.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  4.8%9.3%
  18.1%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  5.3%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  5.2%4.7%
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