At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$43,397 per capita
Home Value
$147,700
Zillow: $222,157
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mayfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mayfield residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,397. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mayfield is $147,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,157. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
38.4% of adults in Mayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mayfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,813
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$43,397
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$1,108
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$222,157
Housing Units873
Rent Burden37.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation998 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Mayfield was founded in 1891.
The median home in Mayfield was built in 1941.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.