What are the schools like in Mayodan, NC?

Mayodan is served primarily by Rockingham County Schools. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in Mayodan?

The median household income in Mayodan, NC is $40,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

What is the weather like in Mayodan, NC?

Mayodan has an average high temperature of 47.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mayodan, NC affordable or expensive?

Mayodan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mayodan is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,100 and the median rent is $701 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mayodan, NC?

Mayodan has a violent crime rate of 81.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 7832.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mayodan, NC a Good Place to Live?

Mayodan is a small town of 2,438 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $40,458 and a 11.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mayodan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mayodan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mayodan 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: 92.7

Mayodan's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mayodan costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mayodan, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$701	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Mayodan's violent crime rate is 81.2 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.2 /100k

Property Crime

7832.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mayodan is served primarily by Rockingham County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mayodan, NC	National Avg
School District	Rockingham County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mayodan sees average highs of 47.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 8.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mayodan, NC
Average High — January	47.9°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	8.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mayodan, NC	National Avg
Population	2,438	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	14.6%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, NC 2 mi Stoneville, NC 5 mi Wentworth, NC 12 mi Ridgeway, VA 12 mi Walnut Cove, NC 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Mayodan

Mayodan, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27027

Mayodan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayodan, NC affordable or expensive?

Mayodan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mayodan roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,100 and median rent is $701/month.

What is the crime rate in Mayodan, NC?

Mayodan's violent crime rate is 81.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 7832.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mayodan?

Public schools in Mayodan are operated by Rockingham County Schools. The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mayodan, NC a good place to live?

Mayodan, NC has a population of 2,438, a median household income of $40,458, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Mayodan?

Mayodan averages 47.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 8.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mayodan?

Mayodan, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27027.

What is the population of Mayodan?

The population of Mayodan, North Carolina is 2,438 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mayodan?

Key numbers for living in Mayodan: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $110,100, median household income $40,458, crime index 162 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mayodan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.