salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.8 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 64.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,440 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 47 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maynard?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maynard
| Size | Maynard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,136 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,737 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,952 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,497 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maynard overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Maynard, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maynard
Life in Maynard
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maynard?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,673 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $527,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maynard, MA?
Renting in Maynard costs a median of about $1,986 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Maynard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,440 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maynard cheap or expensive?
Maynard is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $133,806. It ranks 47th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maynard?
The median homeowner in Maynard pays $8,266 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Maynard more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Maynard?
The median home value in Maynard is $527,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,712 people live in Maynard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.