At a Glance
Median Income
$85,789
$35,705 per capita
Home Value
$147,300
Zillow: $338,305
Median Rent
$625/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maxwell a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maxwell residents earn a median household income of $85,789 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,705. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maxwell is $147,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,305. Median rent is $625/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
28.7% of adults in Maxwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maxwell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population789
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,789
Per Capita$35,705
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$625
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$338,305
Housing Units368
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Maxwell was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.