Veterans 115th N.Y. Vols., in re-union at Mayfield, N.Y., 1888, 1888
Mayfield’s story
207 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1888.
- 1819Mayfield is settled
MayfieldNY
Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
768
2025 Census estimate · −2.9% since 2020
Median home value
$189K
Census ACS
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
30.9
years
Jobs based here
289
Balanced
Is Mayfield a good place to live?
20% of residents live below the poverty line in Mayfield, against 9.5% in New York’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Mayfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Mayfield stand out
Where Mayfield beats most towns.
Small town
768 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mayfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mayfield, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMayfield (V) Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mayfield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFulton County Board of ElectionsFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code1211712117 99%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mayfield.
Natural hazards
Mayfield faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Mayfield, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Mayfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 81°F, Mayfield’s July high is where New York’s towns sit at 81°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
60″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–33°
Spring33–55°
Summer56–79°
Fall39–59°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Mayfield
Most working residents leave Mayfield for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Johnstown (11%), Gloversville (10%) and Mayfield (10%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
8%work in town
| Mayfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.5% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mayfield8%
Johnstown11%
Gloversville10%
Mayfield10%
Amsterdam8%
12 mi
median commute distance
289
jobs based in Mayfield
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Mayfield is
Mayfield beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 18% of Mayfield adults smoke cigarettes.
| Mayfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. New York
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Mayfield | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.3% | 11.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6% |
| More adults with depression | 23.5% | 17.5% |
Nathan Littauer Hospital
4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Mayfield sells for about $220K at the median
82% of households own their home in Mayfield.
$220Kmedian sale price
| Mayfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,080 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mayfield
17pages on Mayfield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mayfield
About 4 of every 100 Mayfield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
About Mayfield
Town in New York, United States
Mayfield is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States, northeast of Gloversville and Johnstown. The town contains a village also named Mayfield. The population of the town was 6,495 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 65 sq mi
- Elevation
- 837 ft
Questions about Mayfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mayfield, NY a good place to live?
Mayfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Mayfield, NY known for?
2 notable people were born here, including George Tobey Anthony and Sarah C. Mink.