Maynard

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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Maynard is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 10,746 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stow, 2.8 miles W.

About Maynard

Maynard is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The town is located 22 miles west of Boston, in the MetroWest and Greater Boston region of Massachusetts and borders Acton, Concord, Stow and Sudbury. The town's population was 10,746 as of the 2020 United States Census.

Maynard is located on the Assabet River, a tributary of the Concord River. A large part of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge is located within the town, and the Assabet River Rail Trail connects the Refuge and downtown Maynard to the South Acton commuter rail station. Historic downtown Maynard is home to many shops, restaurants, galleries, a movie theater, and the former Assabet Woolen Mill, which produced wool fabrics from 1846 to 1950, including cloth for Union Army uniforms during the Civil War. Maynard was the headquarters location for Digital Equipment Corporation from 1957 to 1998. Owners of the former mill complex currently lease space to office and light-industry businesses.

The town temporarily changed its name to Mayenard in honor of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots participating in Super Bowl LX, on February 8, 2026.

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Living in Maynard

Median household income
$124,067
Median home value
$527,400
Median rent
$1,800/mo
Median age
45.3
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Maynard, MA population

Maynard had 10,746 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,746
Density2,062 per sq mi (796 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Maynard at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyMiddlesex County
TypeTown
Population10,746 (2020)
Land area5.21 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Water area0.16 sq mi (0.40 km²)
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates42.4260° N, 71.4563° W
ZIP code01754
Official websitetownofmaynard-ma.gov
Census code (GEOID)2501739625

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Maynard

What county is Maynard in?

Maynard is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of Maynard, MA?

10,746 people lived in Maynard at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Maynard, MA?

The ZIP code of Maynard is 01754.

What is the elevation of Maynard?

187 feet (57 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Maynard?

Stow (2.8 mi), West Concord (3.2 mi), Sudbury (3.4 mi), Acton (4.1 mi), Hudson (5.2 mi).

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