Living in Mayo, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mayo · Census data 2020–2024
Mayo has 8,694 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $155,300 (50% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $604,900, the median rent is $2,372/month.
Mayo at a glance
- Population
- 8,694
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $155,300State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $604,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,372/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Mayo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mayo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mayo the median home value is $604,900, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,372 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,731 a month in housing costs.
Mayo median household income
The median household income in Mayo is $155,300 and the income per person is $65,912. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Mayo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,200
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.84
Mayo demographics
- Population
- 8,694
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 3,060
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mayo ›
Education in Mayo
44% of adults 25 and older in Mayo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mayo
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Mayo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo | 8,694 | $155,300 | $604,900 | $2,372 |
| Annapolis Neck | 12,032 | $173,879 | $739,100 | $2,489 |
| Highland Beach | 107 | $169,375 | $767,900 | — |
| Edgewater | 8,519 | $114,365 | $454,100 | $2,208 |
| Annapolis | 40,720 | $113,860 | $548,900 | $1,860 |
| Galesville | 1,062 | $205,205 | $752,200 | — |
| Riva | 4,976 | $176,094 | $644,500 | $1,875 |
| Shady Side | 4,727 | $153,661 | $503,500 | $2,490 |
| Naval Academy | 3,006 | $122,432 | — | $2,918 |
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What is the median household income in Mayo, MD?
The median household income in Mayo is $155,300, 50% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mayo?
The median home value in Mayo is $604,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Mayo?
The median gross rent in Mayo is $2,372 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Mayo, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Mayo?
The median age in Mayo is 40.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Mayo?
The average commute to work in Mayo is 35 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mayo?
The unemployment rate in Mayo is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mayo?
44% of adults in Mayo 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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