Living in Maxwell, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maxwell · Census data 2020–2024
Maxwell has 1,245 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $67,768 (32% lower than the California median), the median home value is $281,900, the median rent is $1,388/month.
Maxwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maxwell at a glance
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 29.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $67,768State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $281,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,388/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Maxwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Maxwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maxwell the median home value is $281,900, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,776 a month in housing costs.
Maxwell median household income
The median household income in Maxwell is $67,768 and the income per person is $25,542. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Maxwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 409
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.30
Maxwell demographics
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 377
- Foreign-born
- 32.2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maxwell ›
Education in Maxwell
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Maxwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maxwell
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.2%
Maxwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell | 1,245 | $67,768 | $281,900 | $1,388 |
| Williams | 5,585 | $90,761 | $370,000 | $1,184 |
| Colusa | 6,505 | $71,250 | $375,000 | $1,132 |
| Princeton | 365 | $53,750 | $295,800 | $1,195 |
| Willows | 6,190 | $64,068 | $281,700 | $1,237 |
| Lodoga | 259 | $63,333 | $193,800 | — |
| Meridian | 319 | $68,333 | $316,700 | — |
| Arbuckle | 3,093 | $86,942 | $394,100 | $1,224 |
| College City | 557 | $67,206 | $453,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Maxwell, CA?
The median household income in Maxwell is $67,768, 32% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maxwell?
The median home value in Maxwell is $281,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Maxwell?
The median gross rent in Maxwell is $1,388 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Maxwell, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Maxwell?
The median age in Maxwell is 29.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Maxwell?
The average commute to work in Maxwell is 27 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maxwell?
The unemployment rate in Maxwell is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maxwell?
16.9% of adults in Maxwell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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