What are the schools like in Mayfield, NY?

Mayfield is served primarily by MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Mayfield?

The median household income in Mayfield, NY is $64,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Mayfield, NY?

Mayfield has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Mayfield, NY affordable or expensive?

Mayfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mayfield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $139,500 and the median rent is $952 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mayfield, NY?

Mayfield has a violent crime rate of 69.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 372.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mayfield, NY a Good Place to Live?

Mayfield is a small town of 938 in New York, with a median household income of $64,531 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Mayfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mayfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mayfield 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: 96.3

Mayfield's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mayfield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mayfield, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$952	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mayfield's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.3 /100k

Property Crime

372.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mayfield is served primarily by MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mayfield, NY	National Avg
School District	MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mayfield sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 63.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mayfield, NY
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	63.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mayfield, NY	National Avg
Population	938	—
Median Age	31.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Broadalbin, NY 5 mi Gloversville, NY 5 mi Johnstown, NY 9 mi Northville, NY 10 mi Fort Johnson, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Mayfield

Mayfield, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12117

Mayfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayfield, NY affordable or expensive?

Mayfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mayfield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $139,500 and median rent is $952/month.

What is the crime rate in Mayfield, NY?

Mayfield's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mayfield?

Public schools in Mayfield are operated by MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mayfield, NY a good place to live?

Mayfield, NY has a population of 938, a median household income of $64,531, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Mayfield?

Mayfield averages 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 63.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mayfield?

Mayfield, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12117.

What is the population of Mayfield?

The population of Mayfield, New York is 938 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mayfield?

Key numbers for living in Mayfield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $139,500, median household income $64,531, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mayfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.