Maysville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mason County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,778 Population 463/sq mi density
$41,923 Median Income $30,717 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $161,420 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
232 Violent Crime/100K 2,377 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,923 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Maysville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,923
44% below
$30,717 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
46% below
Zillow: $161,420
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
2,377/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Maysville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
54%
Rent
60%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maysville 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

Maysville residents earn a median household income of $41,923 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,717. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maysville is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,420. Median rent is $700/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Maysville reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,377/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Maysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maysville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,778
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,923
Per Capita$30,717
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$1,543M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$700
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$161,420
Housing Units4,497
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property2,377/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation836 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Maysville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.