Riverfront living and rural hub life in northern Kentucky
A distinctive riverside city on the northern reaches of Kentucky, Maysville is a tight-knit community parked just below the Ohio River. Residents in surrounding rural communities head into town for groceries and everyday goods, while locals enjoy a laid-back lifestyle with a charming downtown area and suburban surroundings. “It’s kind of got two sections to it. There’s the newer houses and development [on the west side], and then you've got the older side down by the river,” says Robin Roseberry, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Roseberry has sold homes in the Maysville area and Kentucky for more than 20 years. “It’s a really friendly place, people are very nice. A lot of folks are born and raised in town, [and] they like that it’s on the smaller side.”
The median household income in Maysville is around $43K.
The town of Maysville was established in the year 1786.
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Traditional houses on varying lots
Ranch-style properties and other single-family homes are the most dominant options in Maysville. Lot sizes vary depending on the location; folks can find homes with lots from half an acre or less all the way up to 185 acres. Contemporary townhouses and older homes converted into duplexes available but not as common. Maysville’s median price of about $179,000 is about half the national figure and about $90,000 less than the median value for homes in Kentucky as a whole. According to the Risk Factor index, properties along the Ohio River and other waterways in town may have higher flooding risks.
The median single family home in Maysville is $193,500.
Homebuyers looking in Maysville can expect to spend around $116 per square foot.
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Riverfront camping at Maysville River Park & Marina
Boating enthusiasts have two options for launches on the Ohio River: the camp-friendly Maysville River Park & Marina and Limestone Landing Park near the heart of downtown Maysville. Other leisure options include Danny Hay Skate Park and Rotary Park downtown and the nine-hole Kenton Station Golf Course on the west side of the city. To the south in neighboring Old Washington, the Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park is a popular destination for fishing, swimming and feeding ducks.
Weather patterns in Maysville are consistent with those in Kentucky as a whole. Warm summers generally reach the high 80s in July and August, and cold winters, with lows reaching the 20s from December to February. Snowfall is minimal, generally reaching about 3 inches a year.
Kenton Station Golf Course in Maysville s a 9-hole, par-36 golf course and was built in 1968.
Maysville River Park has approximately 30 acres and features a marina, camping facilities, and a boat launch.
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Learning experiences at Mason County Schools
Mason County Schools generally serves Maysville's kids, earning a B grade overall on Niche. District students spread across five schools, including Mason County Middle School and Mason County High School, both of which earn B grades. Adult learners can pursue new careers at Maysville Community & Technical College, which offers 30 educational paths for students and holds a B grade on Niche.
Mason County High School has 841 enrolled students and serves grades 9-12.
Maysville Community and Technical College has an annual enrollment of approximately 3,446 students.
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Big boxes to the west, distinctive businesses downtown
“For the stores and the restaurants, there’s more mom and pop stuff downtown, and then you’ve got more of the chains up on the hill. Walmart, Kroger, Applebee's and Bob Evans, all the fast food places, all that’s over there,” Roseberry says. Specialty shops on the east side of town include Hardymons Home and Hardware, a store with more than 150 years of local history, and Apron Strings Quilt Shop. Everyday needs are available at IGA Supermarket and Family Dollar.
Mainstream shopping options like Kroger, Marshalls and Ross are available along AA Highway on the west side of town. Employers with a large presence in Maysville include Stober, Mitsubishi Electric and G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers.
Residents of Maysville pick up groceries and home goods at Kroger.
Residents in Maysville head to Apron Strings Quilt Shop for modern fabrics, homemade soaps, and lotions.
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Maysville traditions throughout the year
Each December, residents ring in the holidays with the Twilight Christmas Parade, with glowing floats and cheerful live performances along Main Street downtown. Warm weather festivities include the Maysville Uncorked Wine and Art Festival each June, Independence Day celebrations each July and the Pig Out barbecue festival each September.
A 1-hour drive to Cincinnati or Lexington
Traveling by bike is a viable option for local trips in the downtown area, but most folks rely on cars to get around. Major roads in Maysville include U.S. Highway 62, U.S. Highway 68 and Kentucky Routes 10 and 11. Residents traveling northwest to Cincinnati can expect a 61-mile drive, while Lexington is about 67 miles southwest. For medical emergencies, Meadowview Regional Medical Center is on the west side of town near AA Highway/Kentucky Route 9.
Residents traveling beyond the Commonwealth can catch flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, about 66 miles northwest of the city.
Important things to know
According to data from the FBI's Crime Data Explorer, violent crime rates in Maysville have generally been lower than national rates and about on par with Kentucky’s rates. Property crime in the area has largely trended downward since 2008.
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