At a Glance
Median Income
$66,498
$26,871 per capita
Home Value
$212,600
Zillow: $263,667
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.3% smoking rate
How Maywood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maywood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maywood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maywood residents earn a median household income of $66,498 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,871. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maywood is $212,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,667. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.7% of adults in Maywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maywood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population23,173
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density8,519/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,498
Per Capita$26,871
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,600
Rent$1,203
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$263,667
Housing Units8,818
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation627 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Maywood was founded in 1869.
The median home in Maywood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.