Macon County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Macon County Tennessee housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Macon County shows it has a housing units of 10,211 which is more than all other counties in the greater Macon County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Macon County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Macon County shows it has a housing density of 33.2 which is the most of all counties in the greater Macon County region. Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Macon County is about 16.1% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Tennessee, housing density of 70.9, Macon County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Macon County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Macon County shows it has a change in the housing units of 3.5% which is the second most housing units of all the counties in the greater Macon County region. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a housing units of 4.9% (38.0% larger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Macon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Tennessee, change in the housing units of 4.2%, Macon County is about 18.6% smaller.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Macon County shows it has a renter percent of 26.7% which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 73.3% which is less than most other counties in the local area.

Macon County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Macon County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Macon County shows it has a median home price of $112,500 which is the third most median home prices of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a home price of $133,200 (18.4% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Macon County Tennessee metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Macon County shows it has a rental rates of $622 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Trousdale County which shows a rental rates of $716 (15.1% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Macon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Tennessee, rental rates of $841, Macon County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Macon County has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 less than most other counties in the surrounding region at 14% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Macon County shows it has a median ownership cost of $633 which is the third most median ownership cost of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Macon County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 16% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Macon County depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 316% which is in the middle range of other counties in the greater region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Macon County shows it has a median housing cost of $953 which is the third most median housing cost of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a median housing cost of $341 which is the third most median housing cost of all other counties in the greater Macon County region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Macon County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 less than most other counties in the local area at 19% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Macon County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 22% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Clay County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 26% (22.2% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Macon County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 12% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Jackson County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 13% (11.2% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Macon County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct less than most other counties in the metro area at 4% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 25% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Allen County (33%), and #1 Trousdale County (33%) are larger. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 11% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Monroe County with 11%. In addition, it has the second smallest when sorted by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the metro area in order of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 12% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Macon County has the largest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a median real estate taxes paid of $689 which is in the center range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Trousdale County which shows a taxes paid of $1,014 (47.2% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Macon County is approximately a third the size. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, median real estate taxes paid of $1,153, Macon County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Macon County Tennessee. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Macon County has the smallest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 93% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of utilities included in rent at 7% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Macon County Tennessee has the smallest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 11% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 49% of the total and is ranked #1.

Macon County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Macon County has the percentage of no mortgage less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 48% of the total.

Macon County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 3.1 which is the second smallest when ranked by family members per housing unit of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Trousdale County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.9 (28.8% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Macon County is about 8.9% smaller. Also, benchmarked against the state of Tennessee, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Macon County is only about 4.4% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 5.8 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Macon County region. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a year built of 1989 which is more than all other counties in the greater Macon County region.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the percentage of homes built between 2010 to 2013 the second smallest when ranked by homes built in 2014 or later of all the other counties in the surrounding region at 2% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 21% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 11% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 6% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has the largest proportion of owner housing units at 6,743 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of renter housing units at 2,459 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 2 units at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 50 or more units at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of mobile home at 25% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Clay County (28%), and #1 Jackson County (30%) are larger.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $187,200 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Monroe County ($198,800), and #1 Smith County ($239,300) are larger. Second, it has in the middle range of other counties in the greater region when sorted by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $139,600 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $114,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Smith County with $132,400. Also, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area in order of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $109,500 of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $101,400 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Allen County ($114,000), and #1 Smith County ($155,200) are larger. Furthermore, it has less than most other counties in the greater region as measured by value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $95,700 of the total. Next it has in the middle range of other counties in the area when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $94,300 of the total. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $74,900 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Allen County ($94,500), and #1 Smith County ($109,600) are larger. And then, it has in the center range of other counties in the surrounding region when ranked by value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $86,900 of the total.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has the largest proportion of occupied housing units at 90% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of vacant housing units at 10% of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Macon County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.5 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a homeowner household size of 3.0 (19.8% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Macon County depicts it has a renter household size of 2.5 which is the third most of all other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Trousdale County which shows a renter household sizes of 3.0 (20.4% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Macon County has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2017 or later at 15% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Monroe County with 18%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 1989 or earlier at 1% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 2003 which is more than all other counties in the greater Macon County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Macon County shows it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2013 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Macon County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of homes using some other fuel at 0% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clay County with 1%.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Macon County housing department, Tennessee department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Macon County shows it has a total people living in group quarters of 372 which is the second most number of people in group quarters of all the counties in the greater Macon County region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Macon County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Macon County has the largest proportion of number of people 18 years of age and older living in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.