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Living in
Maynard.
Maynard is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Maynard
Maynard is a community of 10,663 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $124,067, median rent runs about $1,800 per month, and median home values are around $527,400. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Maynard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Maynard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maynard, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (17.5%), and 5.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
16.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
51.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 MA
Rent, home values, and income in Maynard
In Maynard, home values are 6% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,266
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $600,272 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Maynard
Unemployment in Middlesex County, which includes Maynard, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Maynard: Middlesex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Middlesex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Maynard is less than 1% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Maynard Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.8 min avg
How Maynard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maynard, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M 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 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maynard runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
221.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
582.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maynard Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Maynard, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,700 |
| 2023 | 29 | Flood | $99,100 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Strong Wind | $583,500 |
| 2020 | 52 | Strong Wind | $552,300 |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $263,750 |
| 2018 | 40 | Flood | $526,500 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Maynard is less than 1% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Maynard, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
65
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Maynard is less than 1% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maynard has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.7"
Annual Snowfall
59.0"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 15°F | 3.58" |
| Feb | 41°F | 16°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 49°F | 24°F | 4.59" |
| Apr | 62°F | 34°F | 4.36" |
| May | 73°F | 45°F | 3.67" |
| Jun | 81°F | 55°F | 4.16" |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 4.43" |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 66°F | 38°F | 5.07" |
| Nov | 54°F | 29°F | 3.76" |
| Dec | 43°F | 21°F | 4.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maynard
Uninsured
0.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Maynard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emerson Hospital -
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · W Concord
Marlborough Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Marlborough
Metrowest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Framingham
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.
Education10.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maynard
Maynard's student/teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 64.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maynard (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,474 students · in-state tuition $63,390 · 89% graduate · median earnings $126,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Massachusetts Bay Community College
12.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,837 students · in-state tuition $5,976 · 27% graduate · median earnings $55,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,618 students · in-state tuition $70,957 · 87% graduate · median earnings $85,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,728 students · in-state tuition $58,560 · 92% graduate · median earnings $138,950 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,566 students · in-state tuition $12,220 · 57% graduate · median earnings $63,249 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,300 students · in-state tuition $70,144 · 92% graduate · median earnings $90,458 (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: Minute Man National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maynard
Maynard has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Minute Man National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maynard
Maynard Public Library
77 Nason St., Maynard
Cities Near Maynard
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Maynard FAQ
Is Maynard, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Maynard's median rent is $1,800/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $124,067/year. Median home value is $527,400.
Is Maynard, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Maynard's violent crime rate was 222 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 583 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maynard, Massachusetts?⌄
Middlesex County, which includes Maynard, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maynard, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Maynard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,800/month and median household income is $124,067/year. The median home value is $527,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maynard, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Maynard is 32 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