Is Macon, GA 31206 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Macon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Macon, GA 31206 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 90 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (65 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $92,460. Overall, Macon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bibb County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Macon ranks #327 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 16 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lizella 31052 (0% sold over asking), while Macon 31201 (16% sold over asking) and Macon 31216 (15% sold over asking) are even more competitive.