What are the schools like in Mayo, MD?

Mayo is served primarily by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 19 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mayo?

The median household income in Mayo, MD is $138,862 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Mayo, MD?

Mayo has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

Mayo, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mayo, MD affordable or expensive?

Mayo's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mayo is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $549,700 and the median rent is $2,278 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mayo, MD?

Crime rate data for Mayo is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mayo, MD a Good Place to Live?

Mayo is a small town of 8,255 in Maryland, with a median household income of $138,862 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Mayo stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mayo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mayo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Mayo's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mayo costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Mayo, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$549,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,278	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,862	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mayo is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Mayo is served primarily by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mayo, MD	National Avg
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	19	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mayo sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mayo, MD
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mayo, MD	National Avg
Population	8,255	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Annapolis Neck, MD 2 mi Highland Beach, MD 3 mi Edgewater, MD 3 mi Annapolis, MD 5 mi Galesville, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Mayo

Mayo, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21037

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayo, MD affordable or expensive?

Mayo's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mayo roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $549,700 and median rent is $2,278/month.

What is the crime rate in Mayo, MD?

Crime data for Mayo is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mayo?

Public schools in Mayo are operated by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The district has 82 elementary, 19 middle, and 19 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mayo, MD a good place to live?

Mayo, MD has a population of 8,255, a median household income of $138,862, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mayo?

Mayo averages 43.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mayo?

Mayo, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21037.

What is the population of Mayo?

The population of Mayo, Maryland is 8,255 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mayo?

Key numbers for living in Mayo: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $549,700, median household income $138,862, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mayo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.