Cost of Living in Mayfield, OH

Population 3,330 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

102
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mayfield sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 9.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Mayfield sits roughly 14 miles east of Cleveland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 199% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 92
Rent 117

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Mayfield

The median home value in Mayfield is $281,700 — 8% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,535/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $120,682/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 58.9°F and lows of 45.8°F. Overall, Mayfield has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$281,700
8% below avg
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
17% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 81.8%
Renter-occupied 18.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,535
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,149/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.0 min
15% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.6%
Carpooled
1.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
18.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$120,682
62% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,611
Unemployment Rate
9.1%
89% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.3%
Graduate degree 21.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.7
Male median age 50
Female median age 44

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
45.8°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576877818074635140
Low °F 242531415363686760493830
Precip" 1.761.532.353.103.512.843.663.452.943.242.922.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
32.1%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
276
PM2.5 days
83
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mayfield, OH?

Mayfield has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mayfield, OH?

The median gross rent in Mayfield is $1,535 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mayfield?

The median home value in Mayfield is $281,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mayfield?

The median household income in Mayfield is $120,682 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mayfield, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mayfield is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Mayfield, OH affordable?

Mayfield is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Mayfield?

Mayfield has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 45.8°F. Annual precipitation is 33.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mayfield at a Glance

Population
3,330
Median Income
$120,682
Home Value
$281,700
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
Unemployment
9.1%
Avg High Temp
58.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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