At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$21,932 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
Zillow: $241,896
Violent Crime
957/100K
3,213/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Mayo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mayo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mayo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mayo residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,932. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 448 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mayo is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,896. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Mayo reports 957 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,213/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Mayo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mayo has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,172
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$21,932
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$748M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$241,896
Housing Units484
Rent Burden17.2%
Crime
F
Violent957/100K
Property3,213/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mayo was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.