Living in Maywood, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maywood · Census data 2020–2024
Maywood has 23,201 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $68,815 (17% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $229,800, the median rent is $1,209/month.
Maywood at a glance
- Population
- 23,201
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,815State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $229,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,209/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Maywood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maywood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maywood the median home value is $229,800, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,209 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,964 a month in housing costs.
Maywood median household income
The median household income in Maywood is $68,815 and the income per person is $27,535. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Maywood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,239
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.11
Maywood demographics
- Population
- 23,201
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 7,413
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maywood ›
Education in Maywood
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Maywood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maywood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Maywood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| River Forest | 11,992 | $146,786 | $687,300 | $1,554 |
| Forest Park | 13,943 | $77,221 | $304,700 | $1,367 |
| Melrose Park | 24,549 | $66,189 | $275,800 | $1,176 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| North Riverside | 7,249 | $77,170 | $297,800 | $1,301 |
| Oak Park | 53,292 | $110,820 | $465,500 | $1,593 |
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What is the median household income in Maywood, IL?
The median household income in Maywood is $68,815, 17% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maywood?
The median home value in Maywood is $229,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Maywood?
The median gross rent in Maywood is $1,209 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Maywood, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Maywood?
The median age in Maywood is 34.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Maywood?
The average commute to work in Maywood is 34 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maywood?
The unemployment rate in Maywood is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maywood?
19.2% of adults in Maywood 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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