Living in Maxwell, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maxwell · Census data 2020–2024
Maxwell has 905 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $97,639 (30% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $184,600, the median rent is $650/month.
Maxwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maxwell at a glance
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $97,639State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $184,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Maxwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Iowa median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maxwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maxwell the median home value is $184,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,640 a month in housing costs.
Maxwell median household income
The median household income in Maxwell is $97,639 and the income per person is $40,831. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Maxwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 371
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.55
Maxwell demographics
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maxwell ›
Education in Maxwell
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Maxwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maxwell
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Maxwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell | 905 | $97,639 | $184,600 | $650 |
| Collins | 533 | $67,500 | $159,200 | $862 |
| Cambridge | 803 | $57,333 | $178,100 | $1,043 |
| Elkhart | 899 | $84,554 | $253,900 | $836 |
| Colo | 686 | $64,000 | $152,000 | $950 |
| Nevada | 6,983 | $75,094 | $182,400 | $953 |
| Huxley | 4,544 | $112,094 | $297,100 | $1,393 |
| Mingo | 328 | $71,000 | $144,300 | $734 |
| Rhodes | 265 | $73,083 | $98,000 | $491 |
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What is the median household income in Maxwell, IA?
The median household income in Maxwell is $97,639, 30% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $184,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Maxwell?
The median gross rent in Maxwell is $650 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Maxwell, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Iowa median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Maxwell?
The median age in Maxwell is 34.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Maxwell?
The average commute to work in Maxwell is 29 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maxwell?
The unemployment rate in Maxwell is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maxwell?
28.9% 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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