Maysville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
982 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$57,969 Median Income $23,189 per capita
$141,800 Home Value $240,973 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
236 Violent Crime/100K 1,061 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,969 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Maysville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,969
23% below
$23,189 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
50% below
Zillow: $240,973
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
38% below
1,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°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
77%
Home Value
50%
Rent
89%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
62%
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 $57,969 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,189. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maysville is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,973. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 32.6% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Maysville reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,061/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Maysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maysville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population982
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,142/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans17.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,969
Per Capita$23,189
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$1,031
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$240,973
Housing Units477
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent236/100K
Property1,061/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,505/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation41 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Maysville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.