At a Glance
Median Income
$70,938
$29,856 per capita
Home Value
$163,900
Zillow: $218,180
Median Rent
$984/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
2,652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $218,180. 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 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,652/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,802
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,938
Per Capita$29,856
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$984
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$218,180
Housing Units1,079
Rent Burden18.7%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property2,652/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault281/100K
Burglary643/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.