The Town FilesMayo, Florida
Town in Lafayette County · population 1,055 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,300
- Household income
- $54,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 42.1
Mayo is a town of 1,055 people in Lafayette County, Florida. The median home is worth $166,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Florida towns, better for families than 84% of Florida towns, quieter than 82% of Florida towns.
How Mayo ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mayo is worth $166,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $54,375, which is more affordable than 90% of Florida towns. 39.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mayo | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $54,375 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 39.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Mayo
| People | Mayo | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Mayo
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 41.3°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayo since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 27, 1984 about 0.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 25, 2005.
Severe weather in Lafayette County since 1996
Lafayette County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Lafayette County
Lafayette County had 1,408 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,254 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Mayo itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Mayo
2 public schools with 1,131 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 604 | 17.8 |
| LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 527 | 15.1 |
Towns near Mayo
- Branford, FL16.3 mi · 711 people · home $157,100
- Live Oak, FL20.4 mi · 6,735 people · home $160,300
- Perry, FL24.6 mi · 6,898 people · home $150,500
- Bell, FL27.7 mi · 518 people · home $171,800
- Steinhatchee, FL27.9 mi · 1,049 people · home $296,200
- Cross City, FL28.7 mi · 1,689 people · home $97,400
- Fort White, FL29.2 mi · 618 people · home $220,800
Mayo questions
Is Mayo, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mayo scores better for retirees than 67% of Florida towns and quieter than 82%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Mayo?
The median owner-occupied home in Mayo is valued at $166,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,375, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Mayo?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 41.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Mayo get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 27, 1984. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)