Macon scores higher on the Star Score index — 82 vs 81 — driven mainly by gross yield. Brownsville yields 8.9% gross on a $204,552 typical home; Macon yields 7.4% on $196,903 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Brownsville | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $204,552 | $196,903 |
| Typical rent | $1,509 | $1,212 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 81 | 82 |
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