Is Macon, GA 31216 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Macon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Macon, GA 31216 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 4 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 57 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold more slowly (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $254,790. Overall, Macon is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bibb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Macon ranks #211 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lizella 31052 (0% sold over asking) or Macon 31206 (10% sold over asking).