Name: Macon-Bibb County, GA
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Living in Macon-Bibb County, GA

Ranks better than 75% of areas Follow

Population

153,026

Median Age

36.3 Years

Macon-Bibb County Area Facts

Macon-Bibb County has a Livability Score of 75_/100, which is considered excellent
Macon-Bibb County crime rates are 50% higher than the Georgia average
Cost of living in Macon-Bibb County is 4% lower than the Georgia average

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What do the locals think about Macon-Bibb County?

36%

Family friendly

55%

Public transit is accessible

27%

Walkable to grocery stores

23%

Yards are well-kept

55%

Lots of parks

41%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

18%

A quiet area

32%

Sense of community

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Macon-Bibb County Reviews

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Macon, Where Urbanity Coincides with Nature 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2018) Living in Macon is a great option for those looking for a larger city south of Atlanta that still retains a small-town feel. I can always find something to do such as attending regular street parties, touring historical homes and visiting the annual Cherry Blossom festival. There ...Read More are not as many well-maintained city parks and swimming pools as would normally be expected, but there are a multitude of water-based activities on the Ocmulgee River and Lake Tobesofkee.

Macon offers many economic opportunities for work. Companies such as the Medical Center of Central Georgia, YKK and Geico average between 500-6000 employees each, and new businesses locate to the area often, like the new fulfillment center from Amazon that was announced in October, 2017. Robins Air Force Base, located just 20 miles from Macon, employs 5,938 service members, 13,686 federal civilians, 1,843 contractors, 587 NAF employee and 176 AAFES employees.

Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University are both large higher education institutions that are located in Macon, and both are excellent schools with a number of desirable programs and degrees. I attended Middle Georgia State College and enjoyed the classes and the attractive campus.
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i like areavibes. but they woefully miss here. 0.5 rating By ceda227 ( Apr 08, 2018) I lived here ten years ago so it may have changed ,but no way it changed enough to score an 80 on this site. The crime in Macon is absolutely horrible. It was one of the worst cities in the country for crime in 2007-2008 so even if thats changed, I can't imagine its anywhere rem ...Read More otely safe now. North Macon near zebulon was nice and the new mall area was nice but the rest of Macon is far from livable. There is no nightlife unless gun fights are your thing. I still know many people in the area and they only stay because family are entrenched. Ive never met anyone who loves Macon. Please do not move here, if you do you will regret it. The summers are very hot and humid and theres not anything nature can provide to entertain you either. As a native Georgian, I can honestly say the only decent places to live in this state are metro Atlanta or the coast. Macon, Albany, Americus, and Augusta are horrible cities and unless you get the job of your dreams, do yourself a favor and not even visit these places must less live. In summary, I feel Areavibes gets it right most of the time, but it egregiously misses with this assessment. Personally, If I were offered the best job I could ever imagine but it was in Macon, Albany, Americus, or Augusta, i'd turn it down without equivocation. Read Less

Macon, GA - The Heart of Georgia Beats to an Exciting Tune 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2010) My husband and I visited Macon in March 2009 for Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival. We enjoyed a couple concerts, arts and crafts against a backdrop of Yoshino Cherry trees. My husband wasn't a huge fan of all the walking we did, but I loved it! One of my favorite thi ...Read More ngs about our trip to Macon was staying at the 1842 Inn. The inn combines romance and elegance in a historic antebellum style. The stay was a bit expensive, but we were treating ourselves to a special weekend alone.

To get back on my husband's good side, we visited the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. There are so many interesting and affordable things to do and attractions to see in the city of Macon that we had a hard time choosing what to do. The city's Southern charm and friendliness made us feel very welcome. We're hoping to visit again for the Cherry Bloom festival again next year. We would like to check out some of the historic homes in the Macon area. I definitely recommend visiting Macon! Read Less

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Macon, GA - The Heart of Georgia Beats to an Exciting Tune 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2010) My husband and I visited Macon in March 2009 for Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival. We enjoyed a couple concerts, arts and crafts against a backdrop of Yoshino Cherry trees. My husband wasn't a huge fan of all the walking we did, but I loved it! One of my favorite thi ...Read More ngs about our trip to Macon was staying at the 1842 Inn. The inn combines romance and elegance in a historic antebellum style. The stay was a bit expensive, but we were treating ourselves to a special weekend alone.

To get back on my husband's good side, we visited the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. There are so many interesting and affordable things to do and attractions to see in the city of Macon that we had a hard time choosing what to do. The city's Southern charm and friendliness made us feel very welcome. We're hoping to visit again for the Cherry Bloom festival again next year. We would like to check out some of the historic homes in the Macon area. I definitely recommend visiting Macon! Read Less

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Macon-Bibb County, GA

Macon-Bibb County is home to more than 150,000 Georgians who enjoy a high quality of life in this Central Georgia city. The area is surrounded by a dense grove of trees that make the area feel like a special place. Bibb County is the largest county in the Macon area, and it offers a lot of high-paying jobs and good shopping for those who are fortunate enough to call the area home. Home prices in Macon-Bibb County are affordable, and first time home buyers will have their choice of several homes that are in line with their budgets.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House is the city's main attraction. It highlights the life and career of this iconic American band. As one of country music's original families, the Allman Brothers blazed a pioneering trail in the industry that still reverberates to this day. The Johnston-Felton-Hey House is one that looks very different than other homes in the area since it was constructed in an Italian Renaissance style architecture. Photographers love to come to the home to take pictures of it nestled in the lush forest. The Museum of Arts and Science is a good place to take your students to learn about the area and some of the more interesting facts about Macon-Bibb County.

As mentioned earlier, there are many good employment opportunities in Macon-Bibb County. Several colleges offer students two and four year degrees, and they employ a sizable number of professors, adjunct professors, school administrators, and support staff. Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, and Wesleyan College are the three that provide the most job opportunities. The Blue Bird Corporation also has a corporate headquarters in Macon-Bibb County. The company is the leading provider of school busses for American students.

Macon-Bibb County is a safe place to live that offers residents good health care options and a local government that values the well-being of its constituents. Finding a home in a good neighborhood will not take too long in Macon-Bibb County. Carter Elementary School, Alexander II Magnet School, and Heritage Elementary School are just a select few of the great schools in the area. These school boundaries may be the right place for you and your family to begin your search to own or rent a home.

Macon-Bibb County has easy commutes thanks to a lack of traffic in the city limits and surrounding area. Three freeways converge in the city making it easy to travel to other metro areas as well. The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority provides public transportation alternatives for those who do not drive. The bus routes that the city operates will get you to most of the major sights and employers in the city.