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Macedon, NY

Census-designated place in Wayne County, New York.

Population

2,157

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

991

ZIP codes

0

Macedon and its ZIP codes

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Macedon at a glance

  • Macedon is about 2.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $77,174 a year, 10% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (59% below New York) and median rent is $1,550 a month.

Local data for Macedon, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Macedon, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,174

Poverty rate

14.6%

Median home value

$172,000

Median rent

$1,550/mo

Homeownership

67.0%

Bachelor's or higher

39.1%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

26.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (446), Italian Americans (273), Irish Americans (238).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Macedon.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,849

28,770 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,489

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$665M

FY 2026, $7,291 per person

Wayne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Macedon, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.8%
  • Carpooled26.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Macedon, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

520

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

146

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 16°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Macedon, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.0%

U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts

Cities near Macedon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalmyraVillage3.5 mi1.3
WalworthCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.5
GanandaCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.6
ManchesterVillage7.4 mi1.1
MarionCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.1
Port GibsonCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.2
FairportVillage7.7 mi1.6
VictorVillage8 mi1.4
ShortsvilleVillage8.4 mi0.6
East RochesterVillage10 mi1.3
NewarkVillage11 mi5.4
OntarioCensus-designated place11 mi4
Clifton SpringsVillage11 mi1.5
PittsfordVillage11 mi0.7
St. John Fisher CollegeCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
Nazareth CollegeCensus-designated place11 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Macedon, NY in?
Macedon is in Wayne County, New York.
What is the population of Macedon, NY?
About 2,157 people live in Macedon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Macedon?
Nearby places include Palmyra (3.5 mi), Walworth (5.4 mi), Gananda (5.5 mi), Manchester (7.4 mi), Marion (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023