Mayville Lighthouse, 1899
Mayville’s story
222 years in pictures
Census counts: 701 in 1870, 1,442 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1899 and a map from 1954 on.
- 1804Mayville is settled
MayvilleNY
A town of 1,474, settled in 1804.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,474
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$254K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
46.4
years
Jobs based here
1,940
A job hub
Is Mayville a good place to live?
Mayville’s best subject grades are an A− for schools and walkability and an A for civic life; its weakest is a C− for incomes. Mayville’s average trip to work is 19 minutes, below both the New York town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 751 New York towns, just 1 have a lower median rent than Mayville. Mayville’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both New York’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). On civic life, just 54 of New York’s 1,187 towns do better. Mayville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Mayville stand out
Where Mayville beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,940
Residents who work523
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Mayville9.3
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical NY town4.2
Civic lifeA
2.2 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical New York town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A shrinking town
Mayville has shrunk 15% since 2010
1,711 counted in 2010 and 1,442 in 2020; an estimated 1,474 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Mayville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Mayville is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 82% of New York districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Jobs & income$69K median household incomeC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 8.3% of households have no car; 6.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →HealthWestfield Memorial Hospital 7.9 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 6% conserved landAOpen →History1 notable person born hereA−Open →Civic life9.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mayville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mayville, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of MayvilleEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMayville Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMayville Recycling CenterFri–Sat 9 am–3 pmOpenStreetMap
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 hereChautauqua County Board of ElectionsChautauqua County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code1475714757 100%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 Mayville.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
A job hub: Mayville has 3.7 jobs for every working resident and draws in 1,840 commuters
Most working residents leave Mayville for work: only 19% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Mayville. Since 2013, Mayville has lost 326 jobs, to 1,940 in 2023.
19%work in town
| Mayville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 19% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Mayville19%
Chautauqua29%
Jamestown9%
Ellicott6%
Buffalo4%
17 mi
median commute distance
1,940
jobs based in Mayville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 77% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B+
A typical Mayville home is worth about $254K
The typical Mayville home is worth about $254,000, up 5.7% in a year, 52% below the New York typical home.
$254KZillow home value
Typical home value
Mayville$254K
New York$525K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Mayville
Mayville has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Mayville is 79°F.
225″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring35–55°
Summer58–77°
Fall42–59°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Mayville is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Mayville beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 18% of Mayville adults binge drink.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Mayville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. New York
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Mayville | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 6% |
| More adults with obesity | 35.5% | 28.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.7% |
Westfield Memorial Hospital
7.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer children than New York overall
Mayville’s median age is 46.4 years. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
46.4median age · NY 39.8
| Mayville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 46.4 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 32% | 29% |
MayvilleNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school30%
Some college16%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 129 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.9 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 77% are men (NY 50%).
| Mayville | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.2% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.2% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.5% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.9% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.2% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.2% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.2% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Mayville
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mayville.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 1984
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
5.6%conserved
5.6%
conserved · 72 of 1,283 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lakeside Park | 0.1 mi | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 44 attractions →Chautauqua Lake and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mayville. Close and well known come first.
9 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
39 mi DamKinzua Dam
31 mi State parkPresque Isle State Park
33 mi LandmarkFort Le Boeuf35 mi Theme parkWaldameer Park
17 mi MuseumLucille Ball-Desi Arnaz CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Presque Isle State Park: Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain · Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mayville
19pages on Mayville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mayville; the nearest are
SUNY at FredoniaUniversity or college · Public · Fredonia16.1 mi$8,831 in-state tuitionJamestown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jamestown17.4 mi$6,840 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Mayville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New York.
Small town
1,474 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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About Mayville
Village in New York, United States
Mayville is a village in the town of Chautauqua, New York. It is the county seat of Chautauqua County. The population was 1,477 at the 2020 census, 13.7% less than in the 2010 census. The village and town offices share a building on Main Street, directly across from the Chautauqua County courthouse.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1804
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,453 ft
- ZIP code
- 14757
Questions about Mayville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mayville, NY expensive?
Not for the area. That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($58,351 across the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.