Living in Maywood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maywood · Census data 2020–2024
Maywood has 10,093 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $117,912 (14% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $533,500, the median rent is $1,854/month.
Maywood at a glance
- Population
- 10,093
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $117,912State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $533,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,854/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Maywood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Maywood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maywood the median home value is $533,500, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,854 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,039 a month in housing costs.
Maywood median household income
The median household income in Maywood is $117,912 and the income per person is $55,572. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Maywood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,969
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.57
Maywood demographics
- Population
- 10,093
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 3,889
- Foreign-born
- 25%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maywood ›
Education in Maywood
46.6% of adults 25 and older in Maywood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maywood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 9.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Maywood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maywood | 10,093 | $117,912 | $533,500 | $1,854 |
| Rochelle Park | 5,869 | $110,380 | $498,500 | $1,819 |
| Hackensack | 46,057 | $84,277 | $393,700 | $1,911 |
| Saddle Brook | 14,419 | $129,073 | $503,400 | $2,064 |
| Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $475,000 | $1,714 |
| River Edge | 12,091 | $159,028 | $660,300 | $1,879 |
| Bogota | 9,360 | $103,299 | $501,600 | $1,941 |
| Garfield | 32,783 | $79,700 | $475,500 | $1,688 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
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What is the median household income in Maywood, NJ?
The median household income in Maywood is $117,912, 14% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $533,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Maywood?
The median gross rent in Maywood is $1,854 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Maywood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Maywood?
The median age in Maywood is 44.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Maywood?
The average commute to work in Maywood is 30 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maywood?
The unemployment rate in Maywood is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maywood?
46.6% 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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