Mayfield, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,009 Population 999/sq mi density
$64,542 Median Income $34,221 per capita
$171,600 Home Value $299,239 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,542 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $941/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mayfield, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,542
14% below
$34,221 per capita
Home Value
$171,600
39% below
Zillow: $299,239
Median Rent
$941/mo
19% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Mayfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mayfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
61%
Rent
81%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mayfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mayfield residents earn a median household income of $64,542 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,221. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mayfield is $171,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,239. Median rent is $941/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

17.4% of adults in Mayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mayfield has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,009
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,542
Per Capita$34,221
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$941
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$299,239
Housing Units438
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation810 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mayfield was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Albany International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.