Cost of Living in Macon County, NC

What does it cost to live in Macon County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$51,042

Median Rent

$818/mo

Median Home

$210,900

Affordability

351

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,066
Property Tax$77
Insurance$70

Total Monthly$1,213
% of Income28.5%

Renting

Median Rent$818
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$843
% of Income19.2%

Living in Macon County, North Carolina

Macon County has a median household income of $51,042 with housing costs that represent 28.5% of income for owners and 19.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.