At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$21,932 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
Zillow: $256,983
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 7.0% (94% above 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 $256,983. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
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. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,172
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$21,932
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$748M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$256,983
Housing Units484
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
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.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.