In Macon, North Carolina, the median home price is $368,746, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $59,061; the population is 37,941; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 103.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Macon at a glance
Population
37,941
Median Household Income
$59,061
Typical Home Value
$368,746
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
103.0
Avg Commute Time
22.6
About Macon
Macon has a population of 37,941. The median home value is $368,746, 7% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $59,061 (18% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Franklin, Smithbridge, and Highlands.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Macon
11 towns, by population.
County rankings in North Carolina
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Macon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Macon?
- Macon has a population of 37,941 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Macon?
- The median home value in Macon is $368,746. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Macon?
- Median household income in Macon is $59,061 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Macon in?
- Macon is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Macon?
- Macon contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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