At a Glance
Median Income
$36,691
$21,267 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $151,873
Median Rent
$545/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
11.7% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maxwell residents earn a median household income of $36,691 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maxwell is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,873. Median rent is $545/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
10.6% of adults in Maxwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maxwell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population370
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,691
Per Capita$21,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$848
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$545
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$151,873
Housing Units181
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation5,925 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Maxwell was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.