Maynard, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,663 Population 2,047/sq mi density
$119,549 Median Income $66,632 per capita
$494,200 Home Value $609,231 Zillow
$1,678 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
242 Violent Crime/100K 781 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$119,549 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$494,200 home value, $1,678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Maynard, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,549
59% above
$66,632 per capita
Home Value
$494,200
75% above
Zillow: $609,231
Median Rent
$1,678/mo
44% above
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
781/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
91% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
25% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
159%
Home Value
175%
Rent
144%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
191%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maynard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $119,549 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,632. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maynard is $494,200 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $609,231. Median rent is $1,678/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Maynard reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 781/100K.

Education

64.2% of adults in Maynard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maynard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population10,663
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density2,047/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,549
Per Capita$66,632
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187

Housing

A
Home Value$494,200
Rent$1,678
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$609,231
Housing Units4,653
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property781/100K

Health

Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation221 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+32.4%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries71

Did You Know?

The median home in Maynard was built in 1963.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.