Living in Maynard, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maynard · Census data 2020–2024
Maynard has 471 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $55,583 (26% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $132,100, the median rent is $629/month.
Maynard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maynard at a glance
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 41.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $55,583State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $132,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Maynard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Maynard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maynard the median home value is $132,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.
Maynard median household income
The median household income in Maynard is $55,583 and the income per person is $35,489. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Maynard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.21
Maynard demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maynard ›
Education in Maynard
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Maynard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maynard
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Maynard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard | 471 | $55,583 | $132,100 | $629 |
| Westgate | 178 | $53,750 | $78,300 | $1,036 |
| Fayette | 1,309 | $47,917 | $119,000 | $1,347 |
| Oelwein | 5,834 | $46,653 | $96,300 | $847 |
| Arlington | 427 | $38,958 | $112,000 | $560 |
| Hazleton | 720 | $51,964 | $85,900 | $794 |
| Hawkeye | 482 | $62,813 | $84,600 | $635 |
| Wadena | 177 | $38,750 | $94,200 | $532 |
| Sumner | 2,106 | $58,854 | $118,000 | $902 |
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What is the median household income in Maynard, IA?
The median household income in Maynard is $55,583, 26% lower 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 Maynard?
The median home value in Maynard is $132,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Maynard?
The median gross rent in Maynard is $629 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Maynard, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Maynard?
The median age in Maynard is 41.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Maynard?
The average commute to work in Maynard is 25 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maynard?
The unemployment rate in Maynard is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maynard?
22.2% of adults in Maynard 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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