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Mayo, Florida, in Lafayette county, is 58 miles NW of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 92 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The town has a population of 988.
In Mayo, about 40% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Mayo, with the many large families there. The town has its share of unmarried adults.
Approximately 39% of Mayo is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Mayo.
In 2000, Mayo had a median family income of $28,438.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Mayo residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Mayo, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Mayo without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.
In Mayo, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Mayo; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.
Mayo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Mayo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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