Living in Mayflower, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mayflower · Census data 2020–2024
Mayflower has 2,861 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $75,682 (25% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $184,600, the median rent is $1,251/month.
Mayflower at a glance
- Population
- 2,861
- Median age
- 42.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $75,682State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $184,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,251/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mayflower a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Mayflower
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mayflower the median home value is $184,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,251 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Mayflower median household income
The median household income in Mayflower is $75,682 and the income per person is $35,418. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Mayflower: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,209
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.63
Mayflower demographics
- Population
- 2,861
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 1,086
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mayflower ›
Education in Mayflower
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Mayflower have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mayflower
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Mayflower vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 2,861 | $75,682 | $184,600 | $1,251 |
| Roland | 1,147 | $175,125 | $340,800 | — |
| Natural Steps | 683 | $157,813 | $610,800 | — |
| Conway | 67,642 | $63,004 | $252,100 | $1,011 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | $291,700 | $1,047 |
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | $157,800 | $1,197 |
| Bigelow | 393 | $52,250 | $120,100 | $675 |
| Cammack Village | 797 | $101,250 | $323,600 | $1,700 |
| Vilonia | 4,498 | $81,815 | $232,700 | $1,364 |
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Mayflower ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mayflower: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mayflower, AR?
The median household income in Mayflower is $75,682, 25% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mayflower?
The median home value in Mayflower is $184,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Mayflower?
The median gross rent in Mayflower is $1,251 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Mayflower, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Mayflower?
The median age in Mayflower is 42.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Mayflower?
The average commute to work in Mayflower is 24 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mayflower?
The unemployment rate in Mayflower is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mayflower?
20.5% of adults in Mayflower have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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