Is Macon County, AL good for real estate investing?

Macon County has an investment score of 74/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #56 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Macon?

The median home price in Macon County is $127,462. This ranks #32 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Macon?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Macon County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Macon County

AlabamaPopulation: 19,198

/100

Buy

#56 of 1,000 counties

#1 in Alabama (67 counties)

Market Snapshot

$127,462

Median Home Price

53% below national median

$7,628/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

74/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

84/100

Based on 4.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

84/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

19,198

Median Income

$41,206

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.1x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentMaconAL	74	$127,462	Est. pending	—	Buy
MontgomeryAL	73	$158,219	$1,309	9.93%	Buy	View
AutaugaAL	72	$252,256	$1,744	8.29%	Buy	View
RussellAL	71	$186,393	$1,320	8.50%	Buy	View
CoffeeAL	70	$172,480	$1,332	9.27%	Buy	View
DaleAL	70	$157,454	$1,253	9.55%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyMacon offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Macon County in Alabama scores 74/100, ranking #56 of 1,000 US counties (top 5%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

74/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

84/100

Based on 4.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

84/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

CurrentMaconAL

$127,462

Est. pending

—

Buy

MontgomeryAL

$158,219

$1,309

9.93%

Buy

View

AutaugaAL

$252,256

$1,744

8.29%

Buy

View

RussellAL

$186,393

$1,320

8.50%

Buy

View

CoffeeAL

$172,480

$1,332

9.27%

Buy

View

DaleAL

$157,454

$1,253

9.55%

Buy

View