Mayview, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $87,188

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $105,600

63% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 2.5%

93% lower than US avg

Median Rent $745

36% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.9%

15% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.9%

12% lower than US avg

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

People

Population357

Median Age46.8 yrs

Density2,231/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 68%

Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$87,188

Per Capita$25,325

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty10.9%

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$105,600

Rent$745

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$241,473

Housing Units144

Rent Burden13.6%

Health

Obesity36.9%

Uninsured9.2%

Smoking15.8%

Depression23.4%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.6 in/yr

Sunny Days264/yr

Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

Bachelor's+2.5%

High School+89.1%

Graduate+0.4%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute31 min

Broadband81.5%

Is Mayview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mayview receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Mayview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mayview is $87,188, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mayview is $105,600, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Mayview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mayview has a population of 357 with a density of 2,231 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (67.5%), with 3.4% Hispanic, 10.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.9% of residents, while 20.1% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 86.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

357

Total Population

2,231

People / sq mi

46.8yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%

Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Mayview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	79.9%
	2% above US avg
Spanish	20.1%
	50% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mayview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mayview is $87,188, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,325 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 1.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mayview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$87,188
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,325

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.9%
	12% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.4 min
Drive Alone	89.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mayview is $105,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $241,473, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $745 (36% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 144 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1941. 13.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$105,600
	63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$241,473

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$745
	36% below US avg
Rent Burden	13.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	86.6%
Renter-Occupied	13.4%
Housing Units	144
Median Year Built	1941

Property Tax

In Mayview, 36.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 32.3% have high blood pressure. 15.8% are current smokers. 18.8% report binge drinking. 26.0% are physically inactive. 23.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 9.2% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Mayview vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.9%
	15% above US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.3%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.8%
	13% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	26.0%
Depression	23.4%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	12.8%
Short Sleep	40.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.7%
Uninsured	9.2%
	7% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.1%
Dental Visits	60.5%

Food & Exercise

Mayview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.6 inches
	4% above US avg
Snowfall	4.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	2,231/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0531°N, 93.8305°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.9 in

Mayview has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

2.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 93% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 81.5% of households have broadband internet access. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	2.5%
	93% below US avg
High School+	89.1%
Graduate Degree+	0.4%
School Test Score	5.51

F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	2,231/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	81.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.4 min
Drive Alone	89.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Mayview

What is the population of Mayview?

Mayview has a population of 357 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 2,231 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Mayview expensive to live in?

Mayview is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $87,188, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mayview?

Mayview has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Mayview?

The job market in Mayview is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 1.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mayview?

The median home value in Mayview is $105,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $241,473. For renters, the median monthly rent is $745. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Mayview?

Schools in Mayview score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 2.5% of adults in Mayview hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mayview?

The obesity rate in Mayview is 36.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.8% of adults are smokers. 26.0% are physically inactive. 23.4% of residents report depression. 9.2% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Mayview?

The average commute in Mayview is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mayview?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mayview is 67.5% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino. 79.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 20.1% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 86.7% have health insurance coverage.

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