Mayo, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,963 Population 646/sq mi density
$47,384 Median Income $31,535 per capita
$159,200 Home Value $289,768 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,384 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $591/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mayo, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,384
37% below
$31,535 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
44% below
Zillow: $289,768
Median Rent
$591/mo
49% below
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
56%
Rent
51%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mayo a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $47,384 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,535. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mayo is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,768. Median rent is $591/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

14.7% of adults in Mayo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mayo has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,963
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,384
Per Capita$31,535
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$591
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$289,768
Housing Units889
Rent Burden20.9%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation880 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mayo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.