Mays, IN

Indiana

Mays is a small town in Indiana with a population of 122. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
122 Population 763/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $32,407 per capita
$95,600 Home Value
$662 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $662/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,600
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $662
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mays Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population122
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$32,407
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$764M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$662
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units73
Rent Burden22.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,013 ft (309 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute38 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries2

Is Mays a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mays receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Mays stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mays is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mays is $95,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mays experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mays has a population of 122 with a density of 763 people per square mile. The median age is 66.1 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

122
Total Population
763
People / sq mi
66.1yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68%
Female 32%

Race & Ethnicity

Mays vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mays vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mays is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Mays vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,407
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$63,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)430
County GDP$764M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare34
Retail52
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,075
41% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mays is $95,600, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied41.3%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,075
41% below US avg
Effective Rate2.17%
Mays has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall15.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,013 ft (309 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density763/sq mi
Coordinates39.7437°N, 85.4289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.9%
D 21.9%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+91.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density763/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants27
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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