Living in Maynard, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maynard · Census data 2020–2024
Maynard has 10,712 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $124,067 (19% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $527,400, the median rent is $1,800/month.
Maynard at a glance
- Population
- 10,712
- Median age
- 45.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $124,067State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $527,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,800/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Maynard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Maynard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maynard the median home value is $527,400, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,866 a month in housing costs.
Maynard median household income
The median household income in Maynard is $124,067 and the income per person is $68,770. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Maynard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,956
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.21
Maynard demographics
- Population
- 10,712
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 4,821
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maynard ›
Education in Maynard
64.2% of adults 25 and older in Maynard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maynard
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Maynard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard | 10,712 | $124,067 | $527,400 | $1,800 |
| Stow | 7,165 | $185,809 | $729,600 | $1,782 |
| West Concord | 5,876 | $183,228 | $904,200 | $2,675 |
| Sudbury | 19,306 | $236,250 | $988,900 | $1,445 |
| Acton | 24,155 | $158,230 | $807,300 | $1,986 |
| Hudson | 20,077 | $103,400 | $496,800 | $1,406 |
| Boxborough | 5,496 | $144,611 | $706,900 | $1,887 |
| Concord | 18,223 | $195,350 | $1,210,000 | $2,631 |
| Wayland | 13,914 | $224,000 | $978,400 | $1,475 |
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What is the median household income in Maynard, MA?
The median household income in Maynard is $124,067, 19% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $527,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Maynard?
The median gross rent in Maynard is $1,800 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Maynard, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Maynard?
The median age in Maynard is 45.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Maynard?
The average commute to work in Maynard is 32 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maynard?
The unemployment rate in Maynard is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maynard?
64.2% 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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