Mayfield is a small town of 1,835 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $84,545
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mayfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
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: 93.0
Mayfield's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mayfield costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mayfield, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$941
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,545
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mayfield's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mayfield is served primarily by Lakeland School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mayfield, PA
National Avg
School District
Lakeland School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mayfield sees average highs of 29.0°F in January
and 77.3°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 69.2 inches of snow per year.
Mayfield's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mayfield roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,000 and median rent is $941/month.
Mayfield's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mayfield are operated by Lakeland School District.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mayfield, PA has a population of 1,835, a median household income of $84,545, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Mayfield averages 29.0°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 69.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mayfield, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18433.
The population of Mayfield, Pennsylvania is 1,835 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mayfield: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $132,000, median household income $84,545, crime index 38 (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.
