C-

Mayhill, NM

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Affordability Score: 53/100

Population: 618 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mayhill, NM aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 618 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (53/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $57,375, median home value of $234,500, median rent of per month, and 34.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $973 per month (studio $671, 1BR $792, 3BR $1,353, 4BR $1,632).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Mayhill, NM include rent. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 19.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$57,375
Median household income
Education C+
34.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.1x
Home value $234,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B+
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$57,375
▼ 7% vs national
Per Capita Income
$44,669
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
19.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$234,500
▼ 15% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
95.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$671
1BR
$792
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,353
4BR
$1,632

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
▲ 5 ppt vs national
High School+
65.8%
Median Age
62.7
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Mayhill, NM receives an overall affordability grade of C- (53/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 618. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Mayhill, NM affordable?
Mayhill, NM receives an overall affordability grade of C- (53/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $57,375. Median home value is $234,500.
What is the cost of living in Mayhill?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Median home value $234,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →