Macon County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Macon County Tennessee housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 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 10,339 which is ranked #1 of all 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 depicts it has a Housing Density of 33.7 which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Macon County is about 15.6% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, housing density of 71.7, 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 Housing Unit Change of 4.8% 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 7.2% (48.2% larger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Macon County is about 17.3% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Tennessee, change in the housing units of 5.4%, Macon County is about 11.0% 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 depicts it has a Renter Percent of 25.6% which is the third most renter percent of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 74.4% which is less than most other counties in the metro 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 Value of $115,000 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a home price of $155,700 (35.4% 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 depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $673 which is the third most rental rates of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a rental rates of $787 (16.9% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Macon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, rental rates of $869, 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 one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 29% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Monroe County with 33%. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 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 Owner Cost of $585 which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. 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 Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 15% which is less than most other counties in the surrounding 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 Percent of Median Earnings of 315% which is less than most other counties in the metro area.

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 depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $954 which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area. 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 Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $348 which is the third most of all other counties in the area.

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 one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 33% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Jackson County with 37%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 20% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Allen County with 24%.

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 depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 19% which is the second smallest when sorted by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the area. 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 24% (28.3% 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 depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 12% which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Jackson County which indicates a cost as a percent of household income of 13% (13.9% 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 one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 25% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Allen County (26%), and #1 Trousdale County (30%) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 11% 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 $707 which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a taxes paid of $1,090 (54.2% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Macon County is approximately a third the size. Also, compared with the state of Tennessee, median real estate taxes paid of $1,190, 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 largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 6% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Macon County Tennessee has the largest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 45% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 26% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Trousdale County with 33%.

Macon County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.2 which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.8 (19.4% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Macon County is only about 3.2% smaller. Also, versus the state of Tennessee, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Macon County is only slightly larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.7 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Trousdale County which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 6.0 (only about 5.3% larger). 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 Median Year Built of 1989 which is more than all other counties in the local area.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 18% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Trousdale County with 21%. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 9% of the total. Also, it has the second smallest when sorted by homes built in 2014 or later of all the other counties in the area when ranked by homes built between 1940 to 1949 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 2,349 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 one unit attached at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later less than most other counties in the metro area at $181,100 of the total. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metro area when ranked by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $138,100 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $111,400 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Smith County with $142,100. Also, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $116,200 of the total. In addition, it has in the center range of other counties in the metro area as measured by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $105,300 of the total. Furthermore, it has less than most other counties in the metro area in terms of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $108,700 of the total. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $97,900 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Trousdale County ($100,900), and #1 Clay County ($153,200) are larger. Additionally, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in order of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $80,900 of the total. And then, it has in the middle range of other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $85,800 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. has the smallest proportion of occupied housing units at 11% 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 Owner-Household Size of 2.6 which is the third most homeowner household size of all other counties in the greater Macon County region. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.9 (10.6% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Macon County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.3 which is the smallest in order of renter household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Trousdale County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.9 (25.3% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has one of the largest proportions of owners moved in 2017 or later at 10% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Trousdale County with 12%. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 21% 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 32% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Trousdale County with 38%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 28% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2003 which is the third most median year that a home owner moved in of 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 Renter Median Year Moved In of 2015 which is at the top of all other 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. has the percentage of homes using coal or coke in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region at 4% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using solar energy at 0% of the total and is ranked #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 depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 389 which is the second most of all the counties in the local area.

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 under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.