The Town FilesMacon, Michigan
Township in Lenawee County · population 1,330 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $268,200
- Household income
- $78,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 42.5
Macon is a township of 1,330 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $268,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 97% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 91% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 78% of Michigan towns.
How Macon ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Macon is worth $268,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $78,813, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,604 a month. 95.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Macon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,604 | $955 |
| Median household income | $78,813 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Macon
| People | Macon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Macon
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 14.8°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macon since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 104 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 9, 2000.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Macon itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near Macon
- Britton, MI3.6 mi · 537 people · home $161,100
- Tecumseh, MI4.7 mi · 2,042 people · home $308,600
- Ridgeway, MI4.7 mi · 1,535 people · home $176,500
- Milan, MI5.3 mi · 1,571 people · home $248,600
- Saline, MI5.4 mi · 2,277 people · home $310,400
- Clinton, MI6.3 mi · 3,765 people · home $199,100
- Tecumseh, MI6.4 mi · 8,680 people · home $216,700
- Clinton, MI7.3 mi · 2,517 people · home $186,700
Macon questions
Is Macon, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Macon scores better for retirees than 41% of Michigan towns and quieter than 38%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Macon?
The median owner-occupied home in Macon is valued at $268,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,813, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,604 a month.
What is the weather like in Macon?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 42.0 inches of snow.
Does Macon get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)