Living in Mayfield, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mayfield · Census data 2020–2024
Mayfield has 1,099 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $70,208 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $189,400, the median rent is $1,080/month.
Mayfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mayfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,099
- Median age
- 30.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,208State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $189,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mayfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mayfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mayfield the median home value is $189,400, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Mayfield median household income
The median household income in Mayfield is $70,208 and the income per person is $33,025. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mayfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 470
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.80
Mayfield demographics
- Population
- 1,099
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mayfield ›
Education in Mayfield
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Mayfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mayfield
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Mayfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | 1,099 | $70,208 | $189,400 | $1,080 |
| Broadalbin | 1,819 | $107,557 | $164,300 | $992 |
| Gloversville | 14,962 | $51,556 | $106,400 | $903 |
| Johnstown | 8,111 | $63,763 | $157,800 | $914 |
| Northville | 1,038 | $78,235 | $207,100 | $887 |
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| Hagaman | 1,044 | $63,125 | $203,800 | $917 |
| Tribes Hill | 959 | $86,615 | $175,600 | $471 |
| Caroga Lake | 448 | $55,200 | $124,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mayfield, NY?
The median household income in Mayfield is $70,208, 18% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mayfield?
The median home value in Mayfield is $189,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mayfield?
The median gross rent in Mayfield is $1,080 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Mayfield, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Mayfield?
The median age in Mayfield is 30.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mayfield?
The average commute to work in Mayfield is 25 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mayfield?
The unemployment rate in Mayfield is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mayfield?
15.9% of adults in Mayfield 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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