What are the schools like in Maywood, NJ?

Maywood is served primarily by Maywood School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Maywood?

The median household income in Maywood, NJ is $119,057 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Maywood, NJ?

Maywood has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Maywood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Maywood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maywood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $470,100 and the median rent is $1,880 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maywood, NJ?

Maywood has a violent crime rate of 146.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1397.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maywood, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Maywood is a small city of 10,040 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $119,057 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Maywood 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Maywood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maywood 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: 112.5

Maywood's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maywood costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Maywood, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$470,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,880	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$119,057	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Maywood's violent crime rate is 146.6 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.6 /100k

Property Crime

1397.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Maywood is served primarily by Maywood School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maywood, NJ	National Avg
School District	Maywood School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maywood sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maywood, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Maywood, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,040	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.2%	18.9%
Asian	17.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hackensack, NJ 1 mi Lodi, NJ 2 mi River Edge, NJ 2 mi Bogota, NJ 3 mi Garfield, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Maywood

Maywood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07607

Maywood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maywood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Maywood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maywood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $470,100 and median rent is $1,880/month.

What is the crime rate in Maywood, NJ?

Maywood's violent crime rate is 146.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1397.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maywood?

Public schools in Maywood are operated by Maywood School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maywood, NJ a good place to live?

Maywood, NJ has a population of 10,040, a median household income of $119,057, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Maywood?

Maywood averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maywood?

Maywood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07607.

What is the population of Maywood?

The population of Maywood, New Jersey is 10,040 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maywood?

Key numbers for living in Maywood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $470,100, median household income $119,057, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maywood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.