What are the schools like in Maynard, MA?

Maynard is served primarily by Maynard. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Maynard?

The median household income in Maynard, MA is $112,524 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Maynard, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maynard, MA affordable or expensive?

Maynard's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maynard is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $459,700 and the median rent is $1,516 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maynard, MA?

Maynard has a violent crime rate of 241.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 743.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Maynard, MA?

Maynard has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.0 inches.

Is Maynard, MA a Good Place to Live?

Maynard is a small city of 10,671 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $112,524 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Maynard stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 111.6

Maynard's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maynard costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Maynard, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$459,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,516	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,524	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Maynard's violent crime rate is 241.6 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.6 /100k

Property Crime

743.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Maynard is served primarily by Maynard. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maynard, MA	National Avg
School District	Maynard	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maynard sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 59.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maynard, MA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	59.0"

Demographics

Metric	Maynard, MA	National Avg
Population	10,671	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Concord, MA 3 mi Hudson, MA 6 mi Marlborough, MA 7 mi Littleton Common, MA 8 mi Framingham, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Maynard

Maynard, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01754 01775

Maynard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maynard, MA affordable or expensive?

Maynard's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maynard roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $459,700 and median rent is $1,516/month.

What is the crime rate in Maynard, MA?

Maynard's violent crime rate is 241.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 743.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maynard?

Public schools in Maynard are operated by Maynard. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 63.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maynard, MA a good place to live?

Maynard, MA has a population of 10,671, a median household income of $112,524, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maynard?

Maynard averages 37.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 59.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maynard?

Maynard, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01754, 01775.

What is the population of Maynard?

The population of Maynard, Massachusetts is 10,671 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maynard?

Key numbers for living in Maynard: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $459,700, median household income $112,524, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.