Living in Mayville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mayville · Census data 2020–2024
Mayville has 1,045 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $52,500 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $121,300, the median rent is $669/month.
Mayville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mayville at a glance
- Population
- 1,045
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $121,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $669/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Mayville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mayville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mayville the median home value is $121,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $669 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,082 a month in housing costs.
Mayville median household income
The median household income in Mayville is $52,500 and the income per person is $28,713. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mayville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 448
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.55
Mayville demographics
- Population
- 1,045
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 394
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mayville ›
Education in Mayville
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Mayville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mayville
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Mayville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | $121,300 | $669 |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | $123,300 | $1,007 |
| Clifford | 277 | $54,444 | $112,500 | $1,094 |
| Millington | 1,122 | $56,250 | $118,000 | $894 |
| Kingston | 398 | $48,083 | $101,000 | $843 |
| Otter Lake | 379 | $42,969 | $101,400 | $1,292 |
| Millers Lake | 554 | $70,298 | $216,700 | — |
| Barnes Lake | 952 | $79,400 | $225,900 | — |
| Caro | 4,290 | $41,595 | $102,700 | $753 |
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What is the median household income in Mayville, MI?
The median household income in Mayville is $52,500, 28% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mayville?
The median home value in Mayville is $121,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mayville?
The median gross rent in Mayville is $669 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Mayville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Mayville?
The median age in Mayville is 38.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mayville?
The average commute to work in Mayville is 29 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mayville?
The unemployment rate in Mayville is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mayville?
12.2% of adults in Mayville 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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