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NC area data

Macon, NC

Macon, NC.

Population: 1,836 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$301,858
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$301,858
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hurricane, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Nocarva Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Country Regional Airport (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+103 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$1,231
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
61.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,956
Average weekly wage
$644
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
255

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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