Mayflower, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,802 Population 623/sq mi density
$70,938 Median Income $29,856 per capita
$163,900 Home Value $222,711 Zillow
$984 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
637 Violent Crime/100K 2,081 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,938 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,900 home value, $984/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
637 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mayflower, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,938
6% below
$29,856 per capita
Home Value
$163,900
42% below
Zillow: $222,711
Median Rent
$984/mo
15% below
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
637/100K
68% above
2,081/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Mayflower Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
58%
Rent
85%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
168%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mayflower a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mayflower residents earn a median household income of $70,938 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,856. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mayflower is $163,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,711. Median rent is $984/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Mayflower reports 637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,081/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Mayflower hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mayflower has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population2,802
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,938
Per Capita$29,856
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$984
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$222,711
Housing Units1,079
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

F
Violent637/100K
Property2,081/100K

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,283/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation303 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Mayflower was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.