At a Glance
Median Income
$50,662
$28,343 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $97,618
Median Rent
$750/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Maytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maytown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maytown residents earn a median household income of $50,662 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,343. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maytown is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,618. Median rent is $750/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
12.6% of adults in Maytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maytown has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population263
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,662
Per Capita$28,343
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$750
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$97,618
Housing Units135
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation541 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Maytown was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.