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Maynard, Massachusetts

Introduction to Maynard, Massachusetts

Maynard, Massachusetts is 11 miles N of Framingham, Massachusetts and 21 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Middlesex county. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Maynard is 10,433.

Maynard History

Located on the banks of the Assabet River, the city of Maynard was first settled in 1638. The area was named as Maynard after a local mill owner, Amory Maynard. The community grew untill the mills were shut down and sold to local businessmen. It is not known whether they perished altogether, but the old mill complex is still remembered for its oldest working hand wound clock.

Maynard and nearby Attractions

  • Maynard Country Club
  • Taylor Brook
  • Union Congregational Church
  • Saint Bridgets Church
  • Glenwood Cemetery
  • Vose Pond

Things To Do In Maynard

One can have a trip to the nearby plantation area in Maynard. The old churches and worshipping venues are great tourist attractions. You can visit the museums and national parks located near the city. The old mills in their ruins are also interesting tourist places.

Maynard Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest airport.

Maynard Higher Education

Higher education is provided by Middlesex Community College.

High Points

Maynard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMaynard Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMaynard Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Maynard Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Maynard Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Maynard Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Maynard College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Maynard, MA

Comparing Maynard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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