Below Average CostVery SafeCHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Mayville is a small town of 1,355 in New York, with a median household income of $70,250
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mayville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mayville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mayville 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: 93.9
Mayville's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mayville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mayville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$677
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mayville's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.4 /100k
Property Crime
992.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mayville is served primarily by CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mayville, NY
National Avg
School District
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mayville sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 224.5 inches of snow per year.
Mayville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mayville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,100 and median rent is $677/month.
Mayville's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mayville are operated by CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mayville, NY has a population of 1,355, a median household income of $70,250, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Mayville averages 33.7°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 224.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mayville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14757.
The population of Mayville, New York is 1,355 with a median age of 48.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mayville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $149,100, median household income $70,250, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mayville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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