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Maxwell, CA
Full City Profile · California · Colusa County County
Maxwell, CA
At a Glance
How Maxwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maxwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Maxwell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Maxwell residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,901. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,056 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maxwell is $234,400 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,322. Median rent is $1,356/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Maxwell reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,234/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Maxwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maxwell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.