The Town FilesMayflower, Arkansas
City in Faulkner County · population 1,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $184,600
- Household income
- $75,682
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 42.4
Mayflower is a city of 1,984 people in Faulkner County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $184,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 73% of Arkansas towns.
How Mayflower ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mayflower is worth $184,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $75,682, which is more affordable than 66% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,251 a month. 78.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mayflower | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,251 | $792 |
| Median household income | $75,682 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mayflower
| People | Mayflower | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 14.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 84.4% |
Weather in Mayflower
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayflower since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2014 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 29 deaths and 507 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 124 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 21, 1990.
Severe weather in Faulkner County since 1996
Faulkner County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Faulkner County
Faulkner County had 45,513 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Mayflower itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Mayflower
3 public schools with 1,051 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYFLOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 384 | 14.8 |
| MAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 345 | 11.9 |
| MAYFLOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 322 | 14.0 |
Towns near Mayflower
- Roland, AR6.8 mi · 820 people · home $340,800
- Conway, AR7.8 mi · 64,134 people · home $252,100
- Maumelle, AR8.0 mi · 19,251 people · home $291,700
- Gibson, AR11.4 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
- Cammack Village, AR13.6 mi · 778 people · home $323,600
- Vilonia, AR14.3 mi · 4,288 people · home $232,700
- Sherwood, AR14.9 mi · 32,731 people · home $199,500
- Holland, AR16.2 mi · 586 people · home $162,500
Mayflower questions
Is Mayflower, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mayflower scores better for retirees than 36% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 48%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Mayflower?
The median owner-occupied home in Mayflower is valued at $184,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,682, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,251 a month.
What is the weather like in Mayflower?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Mayflower get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayflower since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- 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)