Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area's all-transactions index changed +2.7% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 241st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +2.7%
- 5-year change
- +53.0%
- Since Q1 1995
- +175%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 241st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Macon-Bibb County, GA vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Macon-Bibb County, GA: 275.2
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.7% | +1.9% | +3.0% | +0.8 pts | −0.3 pts |
| 3 years | +19.2% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +8.3 pts | +6.4 pts |
| 5 years | +53.0% | +47.6% | +41.3% | +5.4 pts | +11.7 pts |
| 10 years | +96.7% | +112% | +93.3% | −15.5 pts | +3.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +175% | +275% | +292% | −100.1 pts | −116.4 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 · Macon, GA area | GA | +2.1% | +49.9% | +161% | 100% |
| 310 · Warner Robins, GA area | GA | +5.9% | +58.3% | +226% | 12% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Macon-Bibb County, GA area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 18.4% to its low in Q1 2013, and regained its peak in Q2 2020, about 12.2 years after the top. Today it sits +70.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2013 | -18.4% | Q2 2020 (12.2 yrs) | +70.3% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Macon-Bibb County, GA area's index has changed +24.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.1% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +8.6% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +23.3% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +41.4% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +24.3% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +169% | $807,117 |
| Q2 2000 | +128% | $684,577 |
| Q2 2005 | +88.4% | $565,054 |
| Q2 2010 | +90.3% | $570,954 |
| Q2 2015 | +101% | $603,332 |
| Q2 2020 | +69.4% | $508,343 |
| Q2 2021 | +53.0% | $458,896 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.2% | $357,635 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.7% | $308,140 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area shows changes of +2.7% over one year, +53.0% over five years, and +96.7% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +175% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Macon-Bibb County, GA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −0.3 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +11.7 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.