At a Glance
Median Income
$120,551
$45,883 per capita
Home Value
$330,400
Zillow: $383,447
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
1,785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mayer residents earn a median household income of $120,551 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,883. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mayer is $330,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,447. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Mayer reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,785/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Mayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mayer has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,501
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,826/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,551
Per Capita$45,883
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,400
Rent$1,205
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$383,447
Housing Units853
Rent Burden39.2%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property1,785/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation957 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mayer was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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