Population 10,609 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Maynard
Household size in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Maynard are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.38, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Maynard skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Maynard: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Maynard has a lower share of single-parent households than most Massachusetts cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Maynard
Renters in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.4% of households in Maynard rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Maynard: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. Vacancy is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Maynard is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $919 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,192 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,821 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$844 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in Maynard runs $1,821 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Boston area overall ($2,051). Rent has climbed $844 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Maynard
Bachelor's degrees in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.3% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Maynard: 65.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 20.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Maynard: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Maynard
| Period | Maynard | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Maynard is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Maynard compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard | 2.22 | 45.9 | 6.2% | 24.4% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,821 | 65.1% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| Pine Lake | 2.81 | 44.9 | 6.4% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,712 | 80.2% | 97.7% | 4.8% |
| West Concord | 2.57 | 47.2 | 8.2% | 36.2% | 9.3% | 1975 | $2,624 | 73.8% | 94.9% | 3.8% |
| Stow | 2.62 | 45.1 | 8.9% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 1971 | $2,248 | 76.5% | 98.4% | 3.6% |
| Acton | 2.58 | 44.6 | 5.2% | 24.8% | 2.9% | 1975 | $1,810 | 79.6% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| Sudbury | 3.06 | 42.6 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 4.6% | 1977 | $1,526 | 83.4% | 98.7% | 4.1% |
| Boxborough | 2.47 | 44.7 | 8.4% | 26.4% | 4.1% | 1986 | $2,247 | 80.7% | 96.8% | 4.9% |
| Concord | 2.76 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 1964 | $2,071 | 84.3% | 98.4% | 4.0% |
| Village Of Nagog Woods | 2.52 | 42.7 | 3.7% | 28.2% | 3.8% | 1982 | $2,295 | 81.8% | 98.6% | 5.4% |
| Hudson | 2.46 | 44.2 | 5.8% | 26.9% | 6.2% | 1974 | $1,391 | 46.4% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Wayland | 2.85 | 46.4 | 3.9% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 1968 | $1,635 | 80.3% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Maynard. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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