Cost of Living in Mayville, WI

Population 5,169 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Mayville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $185,000 against median household incomes of $66,453 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Wisconsin.

Geographically, Mayville is about 40 miles northwest of Milwaukee, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Milwaukee's $172,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Mayville

The median home value in Mayville is $184,800 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $853/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,453/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 56.0°F and lows of 37.1°F. Overall, Mayville has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$184,800
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$199,621
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$853/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 74.3%
Renter-occupied 25.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$853
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,467/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
19.9 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
91.1%
Carpooled
5.0%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
3.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$66,453
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,889
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.6%
Graduate degree 7.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 44.6
Female median age 40

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.0°F
Avg Low
37.1°F
Annual Precip
28.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273042566878828073594532
Low °F 111424354757615951402918
Precip" 0.730.691.722.793.314.143.403.452.862.541.840.92

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
58.4%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
183
PM2.5 days
182
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,068
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mayville, WI?

Mayville has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mayville, WI?

The median gross rent in Mayville is $853 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mayville?

The median home value in Mayville is $184,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mayville?

The median household income in Mayville is $66,453 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mayville, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mayville is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Mayville, WI affordable?

Yes, Mayville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mayville?

Mayville has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.1°F. Annual precipitation is 28.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mayville at a Glance

Population
5,169
Median Income
$66,453
Home Value
$184,800
Median Rent
$853/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
56.0°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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