At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$36,074 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
Zillow: $180,941
Median Rent
$620/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.7% smoking rate
How Maynard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maynard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maynard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maynard residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,074. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 680 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maynard is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,941. Median rent is $620/month, with 24.2% 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 1966.
Education
21.2% of adults in Maynard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maynard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population448
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$36,074
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$620
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$180,941
Housing Units229
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Maynard was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.