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Mayfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,813 Population 740/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $43,397 per capita
$147,700 Home Value $205,544 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $1,108/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mayfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$43,397 per capita
Home Value
$147,700
48% below
Zillow: $205,544
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
14% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
106%
Home Value
52%
Rent
95%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mayfield a Good Place to Live?

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4.5 / 5.0 — Excellent
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 2.5% (31% 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 $205,544. 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.

Safety & Crime

Mayfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 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 Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

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Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$43,397
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$1,108
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$205,544
Housing Units873
Rent Burden37.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation998 ft

Education

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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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.