Mayville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Mayville’s public schools outperform 64% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Mayville’s kids attend outperform 64% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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Work & commute
About one in two working residents works right in Mayville
41% of Mayville’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (9%), Fargo (7%) and Portland (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Mayville is a city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,854 at the 2020 census. Mayville is the largest community in Traill County. It was founded in 1881. It is named for May Arnold, the first white child born in the immediate area. Mayville is often grouped with the neighboring city of Portland and called "May-Port". It is home to Mayville State University.