Macon is now becoming an excellent place to live in an all around sort of way. Its not far from Atlanta but more than far enough away for the negatives of daily Atlanta life, namely traffic do not affect it. Situated right on the fall line, Macon has great forest land to the north and coastal plains to the south.

Why is Macon a good place to live?

The top two reasons they gave for rating Macon as a great place to live were lifestyle/attractions and its location. Some of their favorites things to do included getting out to enjoy nature, the festivals, other events and attractions. Dining out also made it to the top of the list of fun things to do in Macon.

Is Macon Safe 2020?

With a crime rate of 47 per one thousand residents, Macon has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 21.

Is Macon poor?

— Macon. The poorest city in the country? Macons median income was $18,232, quite a bit lower than the state average, $39,680. Its poverty rate was 49 percent, more than twice the state average.