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Living in Macon-Bibb County

In Macon-Bibb County, the median gross salary is €2,866 a month (2024) and unemployment is 4.4% (2024).

The city had 35 schools in 2026. For Macon-Bibb County, median gross rent was US$1,066 per month, while the median home value was US$174,500 in July 2026. In July 2026, Macon-Bibb County had a population of 156,578.

Last checked 2026-10-0223 sources

Population157,056people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,866EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records
Median rent937EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.41%country median 4.6% — 3% belowOfficial source · BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), monthly not-seasonally-adjusted series, 2024
Recorded crime5,215incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024District figureOfficial source · 2024 Crime Statistics Summary Report
PM2.5, annual mean10.17µg/m³country median 7.0 — 45% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 96% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 96% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Macon-Bibb County?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Macon-Bibb County.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 51.4%, and the vacancy rate was 16.7% in July 2026. 58% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Macon-Bibb County recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,066/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)16.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,024 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent937 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Macon-Bibb County a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–50%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–70%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,947 of 157,056 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$51,234 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Macon-Bibb County is 4.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income51,234 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet10.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet5.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,866 EUR/month31 Dec 2024ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records4Official
Unemployment rate4.41 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), monthly not-seasonally-adjusted series, 20247Official

What does a salary buy in Macon-Bibb County?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Macon-Bibb County median gross pay: €2,866 (ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records, 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,181of €2,287 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,287
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,024
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,181
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Macon-Bibb County Salary needed to live in Macon-Bibb County

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Macon-Bibb County. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Macon-Bibb County. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools35 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents26.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents269 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,576 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents687.5 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF) 2024-2025 release, county-level file AHRF2025.csv13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Macon-Bibb County when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMacon-Bibb County highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Macon-Bibb County highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,215 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 20242024 Crime Statistics Summary Report1Official · county

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.24 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Macon-Bibb County. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Macon-Bibb County.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Macon-Bibb County is 10.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.17 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.17 · Feb 17.44 · Mar 21.44 · Apr 25.5 · May 29.89 · Jun 32.72 · Jul 34.17 · Aug 33.44 · Sep 30.89 · Oct 26.06 · Nov 20.61 · Dec 16.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202016Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.17 · Feb 3.94 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 10.56 · May 15.56 · Jun 20.06 · Jul 21.94 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 18.22 · Oct 11.78 · Nov 5.83 · Dec 3.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202016Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.67 · Feb 10.67 · Mar 14.28 · Apr 18.06 · May 22.72 · Jun 26.39 · Jul 28.06 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 24.56 · Oct 18.89 · Nov 13.22 · Dec 9.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202016Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.7 · Feb 105.9 · Mar 109.5 · Apr 91.95 · May 67.31 · Jun 112.8 · Jul 121.7 · Aug 111.3 · Sep 92.96 · Oct 66.8 · Nov 85.6 · Dec 116.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202016Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading64.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.68 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites10 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,163 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.8 %31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records2Official
Foreign residents5,947 people31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records2Official
Population157,056 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value174,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes51.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate56.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad3.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage8Official
Mammography screening coverage76.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate9Official
Residents without health insurance13.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available88.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over62,314 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home9.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans77.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Macon-Bibb County

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Alexandria as a Macon-Bibb County alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 896 km, better on 4 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 24.9% Alexandria vs 3.8% Macon-Bibb County+556%
  • Median gross pay, city: €6,574 Alexandria vs €2,866 Macon-Bibb County+129%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Alexandria vs 4.4% Macon-Bibb County−45%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ Alexandria vs 10.2 µg/m³ Macon-Bibb County−36%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,859 Alexandria vs 5,215 Macon-Bibb Countyno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Alexandria

Cities near Macon-Bibb County

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Macon-Bibb County, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Hollywood157,019 residentsHayward157,113 residentsLakewood156,927 residentsSunnyvale156,577 residentsKansas City157,805 residentsSalinas159,134 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Macon-Bibb County?

The unemployment rate is 4.41 %. Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), monthly not-seasonally-adjusted series, 2024.

Is the air quality good in Macon-Bibb County?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.17 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Macon-Bibb County?

Police recorded 5,215 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: 2024 Crime Statistics Summary Report.

How many people live in Macon-Bibb County?

The published population is 157,056 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Macon-Bibb County?

5,947 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records.

Is Macon-Bibb County a good place to live?

Macon-Bibb County may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Macon-Bibb County?

Byron, Centerville, Warner Robins are near Macon-Bibb County. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 Crime Statistics Summary Report gbi.georgia.gov · checked 2026-09-28
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  5. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), monthly not-seasonally-adjusted series, 2024 api.bls.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  8. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  7. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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