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Maywood, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,042 Population 7,785/sq mi density
$119,306 Median Income $53,876 per capita
$495,700 Home Value $664,725 Zillow
$1,932 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 641 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$119,306 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$495,700 home value, $1,932/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Maywood, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,306
59% above
$53,876 per capita
Home Value
$495,700
76% above
Zillow: $664,725
Median Rent
$1,932/mo
66% above
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
84% below
641/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
29% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
159%
Home Value
176%
Rent
166%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maywood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $119,306 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,876. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maywood is $495,700 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,725. Median rent is $1,932/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Maywood reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 641/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

43.5% of adults in Maywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maywood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population10,042
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density7,785/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,306
Per Capita$53,876
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A
Home Value$495,700
Rent$1,932
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$664,725
Housing Units3,848
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent62/100K
Property641/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary72/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation82 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Maywood was founded in 1894.
The median home in Maywood was built in 1951.
11.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.