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Maynard, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

10,712
Population
$527,400
Median home value (all homes)
74% above U.S. median
$616,941
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,800/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$124,067
Median household income
58% above U.S. median
31.8 min
Average commute
96.3%
Homes with broadband
82.37%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 127 — 27% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing92% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates94.9%
College graduates64.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Maynard
To advise the Town Administrator on matters related to economic development; its mission is to expend and strengthen Maynard's economic character, including its walkable Downtown, by fostering business and housing development opportunities consistent with the goals of the Master Plan and Economic Development Principles and support existing businesses, creation of new employment and business opportunities and attracting new investments.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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