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Mayville, New York

Mayville, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 31 miles E of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Jamestown metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,756 people lived in Mayville.

The People and Families of Mayville

In Mayville, about 45% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Mayville; the village has more single adults than most places of its size.

The village is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mayville had a median family income of $45,595.

Political Inclinations

Mayville residents donated more money ($750) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Mayville Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Mayville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the village. Mayville housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in the village, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Mayville offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the village compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Mayville, 87% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Mayville; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Mayville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMayville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mayville Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Mayville Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mayville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Mayville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mayville, NY

Comparing Mayville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built23
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