Macedonia is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 12,148 people and two associated neighborhoods, Macedonia is the 154th largest community in Ohio. Macedonia has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Macedonia, where the median household income is $97,611.00.
Macedonia real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Macedonia house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Macedonia has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Macedonia telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.75% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Macedonia is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Macedonia’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Being a small city, Macedonia does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The education level of Macedonia ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Macedonia, 40.37% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Macedonia in 2022 was $50,489, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $201,956 for a family of four.
Macedonia is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Macedonia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Macedonia residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Macedonia include Italian, German, Irish, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Macedonia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Vietnamese and German/Yiddish.