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Maywood.
About
Life in Maywood
Maywood is a community of 23,173 people in Illinois. The median household income is $68,815, median rent runs about $1,203 per month, and median home values are around $229,800. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.
Maywood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
86.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% 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 (73.9%), and 33.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.3%
of households
Married Couples
38.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.11
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 about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Maywood
In Maywood, home values are 13% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,590
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
10.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $258,225 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 3.2 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Maywood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maywood is 3.2 percentage points higher than the IL 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
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute34.4 min avg
How Maywood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maywood, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 136% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Maywood runs 136% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
941.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,025.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,955 national, 2020)
Maywood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 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).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Maywood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Maywood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Maywood, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Maywood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maywood has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.7"
Annual Snowfall
42.3"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.97" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.71" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.42" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maywood
Maywood has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Loyola University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Loyola University Medical Center · 2160 S 1st Avenue
- Outpatient center: Loyola Medicine Tinley Park · 17901 S La Grange Road, Tinley Park
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Aeries Healthcare of Illinois, Inc., Dba Riveredge Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.4 mi away · Forest Park
Hines VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Hines
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Melrose Park
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maywood
Maywood's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maywood (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
10 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,090 students · in-state tuition $47,676 · 68% graduate · median earnings $75,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,737 students · in-state tuition $56,060 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,431 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,201 students · in-state tuition $70,589 · 97% graduate · median earnings $104,255 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maywood
Maywood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
42 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maywood
Maywood Public Library District
121 South Fifth Avenue, Maywood
Cities Near Maywood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Maywood FAQ
Is Maywood, Illinois affordable?⌄
Maywood's median rent is $1,209/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,815/year. Median home value is $229,800.
Is Maywood, Illinois safe?⌄
Maywood's violent crime rate was 941 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is significantly above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2026 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maywood, Illinois?⌄
Maywood has an unemployment rate of 7.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maywood, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Maywood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,209/month and median household income is $68,815/year. The median home value is $229,800. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maywood, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Maywood is 34 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