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About
Life in Maywood
Maywood is a community of 24,593 people in California. The median household income is $60,943, median rent runs about $1,525 per month, and median home values are around $634,000. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Maywood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Foreign-Born
49.0%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
-6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics49.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Maywood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maywood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.2%), and 88.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Maywood
In Maywood, rent runs 25% below the CA average, and home values are 14% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,987
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
30.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1953
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $645,500 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Maywood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maywood is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Maywood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute31 min avg
How Maywood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maywood, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 13 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maywood runs 64% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
539.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,363.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maywood Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Maywood, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
165 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Maywood is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Maywood, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Maywood is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maywood has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
34
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 49°F | 3.29" |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 3.64" |
| Mar | 70°F | 52°F | 2.23" |
| Apr | 72°F | 55°F | 0.69" |
| May | 74°F | 58°F | 0.32" |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 0.09" |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 79°F | 60°F | 0.58" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 0.78" |
| Dec | 67°F | 48°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maywood
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Maywood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Los Angeles
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Huntington Park
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Los Angeles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maywood
Maywood's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maywood (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
5.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maywood
Maywood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
34 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
56 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maywood
Maywood Cesar Chavez Library
4323 East Slauson Ave., Maywood
Cities Near Maywood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Maywood FAQ
Is Maywood, California affordable?⌄
Maywood's median rent is $1,525/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $60,943/year. Median home value is $634,400.
Is Maywood, California safe?⌄
Maywood's violent crime rate was 539 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1363 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maywood, California?⌄
Maywood has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maywood, California?⌄
The cost of living in Maywood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,525/month and median household income is $60,943/year. The median home value is $634,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maywood, California?⌄
The average commute in Maywood is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from