At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$54,950 per capita
Home Value
$280,500
Zillow: $304,219
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,179/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Maize Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maize's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maize a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maize residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,950. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maize is $280,500 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,219. Median rent is $1,340/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Maize reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,179/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.0% of adults in Maize hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maize has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,990
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$54,950
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A
Home Value$280,500
Rent$1,340
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$304,219
Housing Units2,584
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,179/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault145/100K
Burglary227/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,347 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Maize was founded in 1886.
The median home in Maize was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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