Moving to Macon, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Macon is in Bibb County, Georgia (ZIP codes 31204, 31206, 31210, 31220). Not Macon, France. · Homes for sale in Macon · Bibb County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Macon, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $223,000 (605 closings across 291 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $125 per square foot for a median 1,729-sq-ft home built around 1981. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 34 days, and with 417 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 45% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Macon
Three price points from 651 recent Macon closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $125,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,346 sq ft, built around 1957 (36 sales).
- Around $223,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,760 sq ft, built around 1997 (86 sales).
- Around $325,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,240 sq ft, built around 2000 (108 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Macon
Take the median $223,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,152/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Bibb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 24.25 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,115/year ($176/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $1,329/month to own the median Macon home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Bibb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Bibb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Macon’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wildwood | 54 | $190,950 | 34 |
| Kinsale | 46 | $218,944 | 55 |
| Barrington Hall | 20 | $361,000 | 12 |
| Goodall Woods | 18 | $279,990 | 37 |
| Lochwolde | 17 | $212,888 | 47 |
| River North | 16 | $299,950 | 32 |
| Groveland Park | 14 | $87,250 | 31 |
| Barrington Place | 13 | $349,249 | 79 |
Macon by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 31210 (132 sales, median $303,300), 31216 (113 sales, median $275,000), 31206 (108 sales, median $70,000), 31204 (103 sales, median $150,000), 31220 (63 sales, median $325,000), 31211 (59 sales, median $299,900).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 99% were single-family homes, 0% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 14% of closings, led by Kinsale, Treetops, Barrington Place, Clifton Ridge, Carsons Walk. The housing stock skews older: 20% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 49% before 1980.
Getting around from Macon
Measured from the center of Macon’s recent sales: Warner Robins is about 17 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 69 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 74 miles; Athens is about 79 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Bibb County’s typical millage of 24.25; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Macon: the case for and against
What works in Macon’s favor
- prices run 45% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 34 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 8.3 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-macon-ga">Moving to Macon, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Macon communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Bibb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.