At a Glance
Median Income
$42,336
$31,647 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
Zillow: $151,559
Median Rent
$781/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
8,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Mayodan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mayodan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mayodan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mayodan residents earn a median household income of $42,336 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,647. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 152 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mayodan is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,559. Median rent is $781/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Mayodan reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,556/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Mayodan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mayodan has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,446
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density849/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,336
Per Capita$31,647
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$874
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$781
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$151,559
Housing Units1,264
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property8,556/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault284/100K
Burglary730/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation650 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mayodan was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 152 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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