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City of Macon, Georgia

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About homes in Macon

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Macon in Bibb County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1977Median year built1U.S. 1980
55%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1979Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1978
64%Detached single-family120% in 5+ unit buildings
51%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$174kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k

The median home in the city of Macon was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992.1 Somewhat more of Macon's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Macon are of similar age: median build years 1979 and 1978.1

Housing in Macon is mostly detached single-family: 64% of units, with 20% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Macon, with 51% of occupied homes owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Macon is valued at $174,500 (ACS), below the Georgia median of $303,300.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 3 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 85 days a year reach 90°F and 4 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Cooling dominates the year: about 2,326 cooling degree days against 2,146 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

Macon sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Macon are normally issued by the municipal building department.5,6

Share of Macon housing units by year built
Before 19408.6%
1940-195918.4%
1960-197928%
1980-199925.7%
2000-200910.5%
2010 or later8.8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, 8.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Macon, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Macon, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Macon?

The median home in the city of Macon was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. Somewhat more of Macon's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Macon climate like for exterior work?

The Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 3 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 85 days a year reach 90°F and 4 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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