Markets/Georgia/Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County, GA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$200,076

+3.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

13/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.4mo supply · Score -2/7

Net migration: Top 22% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.08x

In-migrants avg $49,351 AGI vs out-migrants $45,744

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Opportunity Zone Market

9 ZIP codes in Macon-Bibb County are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Macon-Bibb County Market Summary

Macon-Bibb County, GA shows steady growth at 3.2% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.44x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+182 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (13/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.5% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score94/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,127

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.6%
Base Case+3.2%
Bull Case+4.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Macon-Bibb County, GA's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (30/100). The composite climate risk score of 13/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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