What are the schools like in Mayfield, OH?

Mayfield is served primarily by Mayfield City. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Mayfield?

The median household income in Mayfield, OH is $104,940 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Mayfield, OH?

Mayfield has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mayfield, OH affordable or expensive?

Mayfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mayfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,000 and the median rent is $1,479 per month.

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

Mayfield has a violent crime rate of 536.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1843.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mayfield, OH a Good Place to Live?

Mayfield is a small town of 3,344 in Ohio, with a median household income of $104,940 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Mayfield stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 98.5

Mayfield's overall cost of living index is 98.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mayfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mayfield, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,479	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,940	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mayfield's violent crime rate is 536.3 per 100,000 residents — 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

536.3 /100k

Property Crime

1843.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mayfield is served primarily by Mayfield City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mayfield, OH	National Avg
School District	Mayfield City	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mayfield sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation and 113.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mayfield, OH
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.0"
Annual Snowfall	113.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mayfield, OH	National Avg
Population	3,344	—
Median Age	48.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gates Mills, OH 2 mi Highland Heights, OH 2 mi Mayfield Heights, OH 2 mi Willoughby Hills, OH 3 mi Lyndhurst, OH 4 mi

Mayfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayfield, OH affordable or expensive?

Mayfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mayfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is $1,479/month.

What is the crime rate in Mayfield, OH?

Mayfield's violent crime rate is 536.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1843.4 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 City. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mayfield, OH a good place to live?

Mayfield, OH has a population of 3,344, a median household income of $104,940, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches with about 113.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mayfield?

The population of Mayfield, Ohio is 3,344 with a median age of 48.7. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $104,940, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.