Mayville 68 Good
Mayville Livability #319 ranked city in Wisconsin#8,608 ranked city in the USARanks better than 70% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mayville

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Mayville?

Located in the state of Wisconsin, Mayville is a smaller city with a population of 4,875 people. The majority of Mayville residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. On a daily basis, the typical American spends approximately 26 minutes on their one-way work commute. Reduced travel times not only contributes to increased overall happiness, but also affords more opportunities to cherish moments with family and friends. If you're living in Mayville, your commute time will align closely with the national average, spanning a one-way duration of approximately 24 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Mayville could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Wisconsin if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like health & safety, education, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Mayville and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Mayville to Wisconsin and the national average.

The livability score in Mayville is 66/100 and the city is ranked in the 67th percentile of all cities across America. Based on the grades for each individual category, Mayville has received high marks for crime (A+), cost of living (A) and housing (B). Mayville does not rank well for the following: amenities (F). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Feeling a sense of safety in the area that you live in is a must for most people. Low crime rates can have a positive impact on things like home prices, home appreciation rates and can help foster positive community dynamics and social cohesion. Mayville has a violent crime rate of 78 crimes per 100,000 residents which is far lower than the national average.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Mayville has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Mayville real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Mayville. The median home price for Mayville homes is $139,700, which is 16.3% lower than the Wisconsin average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Mayville, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.5, which is 19.4% lower than the Wisconsin average.

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      Mayville transportation information

      Statistic Mayville Wisconsin National
      Average one way commute24min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.9%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.6%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%3.3%2.8%
      Working from home1.3%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Mayville, WI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).