At a Glance
Median Income
$52,102
$24,814 per capita
Home Value
$219,300
Zillow: $305,919
Median Rent
$780/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.6% smoking rate
How Maiden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maiden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maiden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maiden residents earn a median household income of $52,102 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,814. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maiden is $219,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,919. Median rent is $780/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
11.2% of adults in Maiden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maiden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,777
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,102
Per Capita$24,814
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$219,300
Rent$780
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$305,919
Housing Units1,501
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation879 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Maiden was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.