Living in Mayville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mayville · Census data 2020–2024
Mayville has 1,268 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $68,611 (20% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $161,400, the median rent is $631/month.
Mayville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mayville at a glance
- Population
- 1,268
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $68,611State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $161,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $631/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Mayville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
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 $161,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,356 a month in housing costs.
Mayville median household income
The median household income in Mayville is $68,611 and the income per person is $31,881. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mayville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 724
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 28.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.12
Mayville demographics
- Population
- 1,268
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 520
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mayville ›
Education in Mayville
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Mayville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mayville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Mayville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville | 1,268 | $68,611 | $161,400 | $631 |
| Westfield | 3,185 | $46,774 | $102,600 | $650 |
| Sherman | 590 | $46,346 | $109,500 | $544 |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Brocton | 1,404 | $58,500 | $110,100 | $753 |
| Ripley | 920 | $52,614 | $112,000 | $642 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Panama | 451 | $60,865 | $105,400 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Mayville, NY?
The median household income in Mayville is $68,611, 20% 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 Mayville?
The median home value in Mayville is $161,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mayville?
The median gross rent in Mayville is $631 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Mayville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Mayville?
The median age in Mayville is 46.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mayville?
The average commute to work in Mayville is 19 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mayville?
The unemployment rate in Mayville is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mayville?
33.4% 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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