Maynard is a small town of 484 in Iowa, with a median household income of $44,091
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maynard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Maynard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maynard city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.1
Maynard's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maynard costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maynard, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$590
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,091
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Maynard's violent crime rate is 162.8 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
162.8 /100k
Property Crime
254.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maynard is served primarily by West Central Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Maynard, IA
National Avg
School District
West Central Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maynard sees average highs of 26.5°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Maynard's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maynard roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,800 and median rent is $590/month.
Maynard's violent crime rate is 162.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 254.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maynard are operated by West Central Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maynard, IA has a population of 484, a median household income of $44,091, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Maynard averages 26.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Maynard, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50655.
The population of Maynard, Iowa is 484 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maynard: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $123,800, median household income $44,091, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maynard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
