Housing by town in Macon County, Alabama
Macon County, Alabama has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $734 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $641 in 2015–2019 (+14.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Tuskegee has the highest median gross rent ($757) and Notasulga the lowest ($698).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $734 (±$52)
- Households that rent
- 38.5%
- Median household income
- $43,707
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Macon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | $746 | 18.2% | $85,817 | $77,900 | $622 |
| Notasulga | $698 | 33.3% | $42,411 | $137,500 | $469 |
| Shorter | — | 16.8% | $48,125 | $98,600 | $413 |
| Tuskegee | $757 | 59.1% | $38,000 | $104,800 | $515 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,000 | $41,550 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,400 | $53,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,100 | $64,100 |
| 6 people | $43,050 | $43,050 | $68,850 |
| 7 people | $46,050 | $46,050 | $73,600 |
| 8 people | $49,000 | $49,000 | $78,350 |
How the places in Macon County rank across Alabama
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Crime reported to police in Macon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 562 | 195 | 1,192 | 16,358 | 2 of 4 |
| 2024 | 82 | 501 | 192 | 1,173 | 16,365 | 2 of 4 |
| 2025 | 46 | 285 | 196 | 1,216 | 16,123 | 2 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Macon County recorded 46 violent and 196 property crimes, 285 and 1,216 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Macon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee Police Department | 8,489 | 43 | 178 |
| Macon County Sheriff's Office | 7,634 | 3 | 18 |
| Franklin Police Department | 563 | — | — |
| Shorter Police Department | 359 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Macon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36083 | 9,109 | $741 | $95,000 | $46,024 | 46.0% |
| 36866 | 3,898 | $727 | $112,900 | $49,028 | 26.1% |
| 36088 | 3,400 | $707 | $107,300 | $35,125 | 61.9% |
| 36075 | 1,580 | — | $115,700 | $53,505 | 10.9% |
| 36039 | 171 | — | — | $38,375 | 23.8% |
| 36031 | 143 | — | $10,000 or less | $50,476 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Macon County
What is the crime rate in Macon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Macon County recorded 285 violent and 1,216 property crimes per 100,000 residents (46 violent and 196 property crimes in all).
Which place in Macon County has the highest rent?
Tuskegee has the highest median gross rent, $757 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Macon County has the lowest rent?
Notasulga has the lowest median gross rent, $698 (±$108) a month.
What is the median rent in Macon County, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Macon County is $734 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon County, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon County, Alabama
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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