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Mayfield, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 1,766 · #458 in Pennsylvania
Mayfield, Pennsylvania

Mayfield is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, approximately 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Scranton. In the past, it contained a silk mill and a coal mining industry.

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About Mayfield

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Mayfield is a small town, home to 1,766 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Mayfield is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 721 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Mayfield Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Mayfield — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🏫 Schools in Mayfield

  • Lakeland El Sch - Mayfield Campus

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,766
Rank in state#458 of 1,013
Land area2.45 sq mi
Density721/sq mi
Coordinates41.5397, -75.5311

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