What are the schools like in Maytown, PA?

Maytown is served primarily by Donegal SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Maytown?

The median household income in Maytown, PA is $112,461 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Maytown, PA?

Maytown has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Maytown, PA affordable or expensive?

Maytown's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maytown is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,500 and the median rent is $1,616 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maytown, PA?

Crime rate data for Maytown is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Maytown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Maytown is a small town of 4,077 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $112,461 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Maytown 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 Maytown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maytown 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

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

Metric	Maytown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,616	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,461	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Maytown is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Maytown is served primarily by Donegal SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maytown, PA	National Avg
School District	Donegal SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maytown sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 23.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maytown, PA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	23.2"

Demographics

Metric	Maytown, PA	National Avg
Population	4,077	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marietta, PA 2 mi Rheems, PA 3 mi Mount Joy, PA 4 mi Wrightsville, PA 5 mi Bainbridge, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Maytown

Maytown, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

17547 17550

Maytown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maytown, PA affordable or expensive?

Maytown's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maytown roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,500 and median rent is $1,616/month.

What is the crime rate in Maytown, PA?

Crime data for Maytown is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Maytown?

Public schools in Maytown are operated by Donegal SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maytown, PA a good place to live?

Maytown, PA has a population of 4,077, a median household income of $112,461, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Maytown?

Maytown averages 37.4°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 23.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maytown?

Maytown, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 17547, 17550.

What is the population of Maytown?

The population of Maytown, Pennsylvania is 4,077 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maytown?

Key numbers for living in Maytown: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $243,500, median household income $112,461, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maytown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.