Mayer
Neighborhood in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Yavapai County 86333
A vintage town with an Old West feel
While the original community of Mayer was destroyed by a dam collapse in 1890 and was recently impacted by the Goodwin Fire of 2017, this town was rebuilt in the 1910s and still features that Old Western feel. “There’s not a lot of new construction, but that’s a charm of its own,” Smith says. “It also has good access to get out of the heat from Phoenix.” This cooler climate brought hundreds of residences – built as early as the 1910s and as recently as the early 2020s. Ranch-style homes built in the 20th century vary in price from $285,000 to $420,000, while 21st-century, single-story houses with hilltop views can fetch between $650,000 and $1.5 million. Mayer’s hilly terrain means that some streets run parallel to the highway, while others sit atop hills and offer commanding views of the town and the surrounding Bradshaw Mountains.
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Exploring hiking trails and an experimental town
Mayer’s location offers no shortage of opportunities for outdoor adventures. “You’re going to go on trails and take off into the mountains; there’s abundant Bureau of Land Management areas around there,” Smith says. In Mayer are the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail and the Big Bug Trailhead, both of which take equestrians, hikers and cyclists past arroyos, scrubland and desert hills. Plus, the Mayer Centennial Park is in town with a playground for the kids. The nearby experimental town of Arcosanti is a popular destination for family trips, featuring unique architectural designs conceived by architect Paolo Soleri as a sustainable community of the future. Since its founding in 1970, this experimental town has also held workshops to provide aspiring artists from near and far with experience in glassblowing, photography and urban planning.
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Career readiness at Mayer High
Mayer Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through 8th grade, receives a B-minus rating from Niche. Mayer High School has a C-plus rating. Mayer High provides students unique opportunities for workforce development, including a Joint Technical Education District (JTED) program to cultivate certified medical assistants.
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Community celebrations in Mayer
Mayer’s residents come together both through local places of worship and through community events. The Mayer Community Church, a pillar of the community since 1960, hosts hiking trips in the nearby hills as well as potlucks for all members of the community. The community of Mayer also hosts the Mayer Daze festival each October, in which a parade kicks off a day full of barbecuing, showing off classic cars, pony rides, auctions and even karaoke.Highway connections to nearby cities
State Route 69 runs through Mayer, connecting this community with Prescott 27 miles to the north and the Phoenix metropolitan area 80 miles to the south. Prescott Valley’s Yavapai Regional Health Center is an 18-mile drive up the state route.Access to shopping and biking
As an older, rural town, Mayer’s shopping conveniences are limited. A Family Dollar grocery store offers a basic variety of household goods and groceries, while a Circle K across the street covers refueling and snack needs. Nearby Prescott Valley, an approximately 25-minute drive up State Route 69, offers Safeway, a Fry’s supermarket, a Walmart and several other retail giants. Mayer has no restaurants of its own, but Prescott Valley and nearby Cordes Lakes are home to chain restaurants like McDonald’s and the occasional local business like Cordes Lakes’ El Gordo Real Mexican Grill takeout venue. As Arizona has long been an attractive destination for motorcyclists, Mayer has its very own Harley-Davidson dealer and ample freeway to cruise down.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Schneider
Paul Schneider
RE/MAX Mountain Properties
(928) 237-2761
380 Total Sales
4 in Mayer
$235K - $423K Price Range
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Paula Smith
Paula Smith
RE/MAX Mountain Properties
(928) 379-7285
126 Total Sales
1 in Mayer
$250,000 Price
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Melanie Lakovich
Melanie Lakovich
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart
(844) 960-3174
181 Total Sales
1 in Mayer
$275,000 Price
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Leslie Jacobs
Leslie Jacobs
Iannelli and Associates Real Estate
(928) 756-0307
203 Total Sales
1 in Mayer
$337,500 Price
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Suzanne Gonzalez
Suzanne Gonzalez
Century 21 Desert Estates
(480) 787-0466
10 Total Sales
1 in Mayer
$148,500 Price
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LJ Romney
LJ Romney
Romney 4 Realty
(928) 756-7624
86 Total Sales
1 in Mayer
$217,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mayer Centennial Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mayer | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mayer Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mayer, Prescott Valley sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mayer, Prescott Valley over the last 12 months is $286,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Sale Price
$286,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$286,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
295
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,588
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,592
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 212am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,083
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,905
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,419
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
48.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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