Macon, GA Rankings


23 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Macon, GA is ranked #56 in the US News and World Report list of Best Places to Live in the United States. It has a great arts and cultural scene, with numerous festivals throughout the year. The city also offers many outdoor activities, including two state parks within its city limits. Macon is a great place for families, as it is home to several highly rated elementary and middle schools. Economy wise, Macon is home to numerous large companies such as Robins Air Force Base and John Deere. Overall, Macon provides a low-cost of living and proximity to nearby cities such as Atlanta and Savannah that makes it an attractive option for those looking for a diverse community with plenty to offer.

Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.

Macon Ranked
#95 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Feeling safe and secure is especially important to Americans these days. Recent events have reminded us that the safety of our... Read More

Macon Ranked
#297 Best Green Cities
Country Home magazine, in conjunction with Sperlings BestPlaces, reveals that Burlington, Vermont is the 2007 Best Green Pla... Read More

Macon Ranked
#302 2005 Best Places to Live
2005 Best Places to Live Study.... Read More

Browse all of our Best Places Rankings
Reviews for Macon
    See all (23)

Over 1 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 3 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Macon

Reviews
Compare Macon, GA
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Macon, Georgia to any other city in the US.