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Macedonia.
About
Life in Macedonia
Macedonia is a community of 12,142 people in Ohio. The median household income is $101,285, and median home values are around $308,500. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Macedonia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Macedonia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Macedonia, the largest foreign-born group is from India (25.7%), and 2.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
21.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.5%
of households
Married Couples
59.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Macedonia
In Macedonia, home values are 44% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,393
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $346,847 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Macedonia and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Summit County, which includes Macedonia, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Macedonia: Summit County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Summit County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Macedonia is about 2% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Macedonia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Akron, OH metro area
Commute25.5 min avg
How Macedonia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Macedonia, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 114 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Macedonia runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,876.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Macedonia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes Macedonia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Summit County, county-wide
Macedonia is about 2% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Summit County, which includes Macedonia, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
Macedonia is about 2% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Macedonia has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
160
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.09" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.12" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.79" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Macedonia
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Macedonia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Northfield Campus
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Northfield
Marymount Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Garfield Heights
Highland Springs
Psychiatric · 9.4 mi away · Beachwood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Macedonia
Macedonia's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Macedonia (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
14.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
10.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $55,510 · 75% graduate · median earnings $27,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Macedonia
Macedonia has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
5 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
72 mi awayCities Near Macedonia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Macedonia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Macedonia FAQ
Is Macedonia, Ohio safe?⌄
Macedonia's violent crime rate was 50 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2877 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Macedonia, Ohio?⌄
Summit County, which includes Macedonia, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Macedonia, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Macedonia is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from