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Maceo’s farmland by the highway
Almost 10 miles outside Owensboro, Maceo is an independent rural community at the junction of Highway 60 and 231. And although it's an unincorporated area, locals view it as a town, says Realtor Gail Niehaus of Century 21 Prestige, who's sold homes all over Owensboro. This perception is because of the neighborhood's size and the independent spirit among the community's homeowners. Many residents spend their time close to home, tending to gardens and maintaining multi-acre farmland. When locals want to go to restaurants and stores, the neighborhood's two major highways lead toward larger Kentucky cities, like Lewisport and Owensboro, or across the Ohio River into Indiana. With a CAP Index crime score of 1, residents lead quiet, rural lifestyles among the farmland of East Daviess County.
Maceo is a predominantly farming community located on the east side of Owensboro Kentucky.
Maceo has a train track that runs from east to west through the town.
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Backyard farms, sheds and garden beds
Maceo is within a Rural Service Area, or an A-R Rural Agriculture Zone. This zoning means agricultural land use is protected while urban development is heavily restricted. While not all homeowners have farmland attached to their properties, expansive agricultural fields surround the entire neighborhood. Homes almost exclusively come in bungalow and ranch styles built between the 1900s and the early 2000s. Prices are just as diverse as ages, with properties ranging between $50,000 and $250,000. However, these prices heavily depend on the home's square footage and the amount of upkeep and renovation. Houses sit relatively close together, yet yards are still spacious, accommodating sheds, garden beds, multi-car driveways and the occasional carport. Towering trees shade some lawns entirely while leaving others to bask in the sunlight. Although Maceo is roughly 3 miles from the Ohio River, farmland and some homes are occasionally affected by heavy seasonal flooding. However, damage is rare since the water typically rises gradually.
Maceo residents take pride in maintaining their land.
Maceo is a welcoming community on the east side of Owensboro Kentucky.
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Casino expected to bring jobs to Maceo
Maceo is a quiet "spot in the road," as Niehaus likes to describe unincorporated communities. "It's a small town. It doesn't have a lot to offer, but there is a casino being built in the Maceo area," she says. "That will become the biggest, brightest spot in Maceo." While not officially inside the neighborhood, the project is expected to bring 150 new jobs for residents. Named Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the casino will offer a sports bar restaurant and over 600 slots-style horse racing machines. Outside the thrills of betting, Maceo is about 7 miles from the closest restaurants and shops. Nearby options are along the eastern edge of Owensboro and inside the city of Rockport, Indiana, which are almost the same distance from the town. Lewisport is 8 miles north and also an option, offering DG Market, Crossroads IGA, Dollar General and laidback eateries like Krispy Krunchy Chicken and JJ's Pizza.
The community of Maceo is hardworking and driven.
Maceo residents are commonly found taking a stroll throughout the neighborhood.
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Sporting Clays Championship at Mattingly Target Shooting Range
With all of Maceo's trees and farmland, the neighborhood is visually very green, but the closest recreational parks are a few miles away. Two miles south is the Mattingly Target Shooting Range, formerly known as the Daviess County Gun Club. Open on weekends, March through mid-December, the range hosts regular events, including the 2024 Kentucky State Sporting Clays Championship. Four more miles south is The Pearl Club, a semi-private golf course, and Yellow Creek Park, home to the annual Romp Bluegrass Music Festival. Yellow Creek also offers traditional park amenities, like walking trails, playgrounds and sports fields. Eight miles north of Maceo, visitors admire sweeping views of the Ohio River at the tiny Millennium Park in Lewisport.
Sharpen your skills at Mattingly Target Shooting Range in Maceo.
The Pearl Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Maceo.
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Highway 60 to Owensboro and Highway 231 to Indiana
Living in a rural area, residents are entirely car-dependent. The main road running through Maceo is Kentucky State Route 2830, but nearby is also the intersection of Highway 60 and 231. Highway 60 reaches Downtown Owensboro in about 10 miles, which Niehaus says gets locals to shops, restaurants and employers in roughly 15 minutes. Highway 231 becomes a bridge over the Ohio River into Indiana. For air travel, the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is 17 miles southwest.
Maceo is a suburb of Owensboro that features plenty of farmland.
Residents enjoy the small town lifestyle that Maceo brings.
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Pre-kindergarten students welcomed at East View Elementary
Children attend East View Elementary School, which offers pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade education. Niche gives the school a B-minus rating. Students then attend Daviess County Middle School, which has an A-minus rating. Niche considers it the fifth-best public middle school in the Evansville Area. Daviess County High School earns a B-plus score and offers Empower U, a state-wide dual enrollment program connected with the Kentucky Community and Technical College system.
Students of Maceo can start their education at East View Elementary School.
Daviess County High School in Maceo scored an A- for sports on niche.
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Transit
Airport
Evansville Regional
63 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Maceo
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maceo, Owensboro sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Maceo, Owensboro over the last 12 months is $118,310, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$179,000. > MAJOR Updates, Updates, Updates !!!! Seller will consider credit for closing costs etc. with acceptable offer. Lower Daviess County Taxes. Very UPDATED 1-LEVEL FIND ! ** 1 -1/2 BATHS and 3 BEDROOMS plus a DETACHED BUILDING/SHOP/2-CAR GARAGE. THOUSANDS spent on RECENT UPDATES ! Priced to Sell and New to Market @ 8950 Sacra Drive about 8 minutes from the new Owensboro
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
430
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,031
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,933
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.9%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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