The Town FilesMayer, Arizona
Community in Yavapai County · population 1,558 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,000
- Household income
- $55,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 50.5
Mayer is a community of 1,558 people in Yavapai County, Arizona. The median home is worth $251,000, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks quieter than 84% of Arizona towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of Arizona towns, easier by car than 77% of Arizona towns.
How Mayer ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mayer is worth $251,000, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $55,132, which is more affordable than 35% of Arizona towns. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mayer | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,000 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $55,132 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Mayer
| People | Mayer | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Mayer
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 33.5°F. About 15.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayer since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 15, 1999 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 15, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 15, 1999.
Severe weather in Yavapai County since 1996
Yavapai County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5435: Crooks Fire |
| May 27, 2021 | Fire | FM-5387: Spur Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| May 11, 2018 | Fire | FM-5238: 89 East Fire |
Jobs and pay in Yavapai County
Yavapai County had 71,540 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,666 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Mayer itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Mayer
3 public schools with 526 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayer Elementary School | PK-8 | 349 | 13.4 |
| Mayer High School | 9-12 | 177 | 11.1 |
| MIJTED - Mayer High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Mayer
- Dewey-Humboldt, AZ6.5 mi · 4,326 people · home $426,900
- Spring Valley, AZ7.1 mi · 1,143 people · home $203,300
- Cordes Lakes, AZ10.9 mi · 2,684 people · home $220,300
- Prescott Valley, AZ12.9 mi · 46,785 people · home $413,200
- Prescott, AZ16.5 mi · 45,827 people · home $564,100
- Wilhoit, AZ21.4 mi · 864 people · home $230,400
- Chino Valley, AZ23.8 mi · 13,020 people · home $394,700
- Camp Verde, AZ24.1 mi · 12,147 people · home $318,100
Mayer questions
Is Mayer, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mayer scores better for retirees than 54% of Arizona towns and quieter than 84%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Mayer?
The median owner-occupied home in Mayer is valued at $251,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,132, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Mayer?
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Mayer get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 15, 1999. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)