At a Glance
Median Income
$55,606
$34,018 per capita
Home Value
$228,900
Zillow: $305,198
Violent Crime
220/100K
2,318/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Mayer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mayer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mayer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mayer residents earn a median household income of $55,606 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,018. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mayer is $228,900 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,198. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Mayer reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,318/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Mayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mayer has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population884
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,606
Per Capita$34,018
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$228,900
Rent
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$305,198
Housing Units808
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property2,318/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,693 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Mayer was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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