Overview

Introduction to Maywood, California

Maywood, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles E of Huntington Park, California (center to center) and 5 miles SE of Los Angeles, California. The city is in the Los Angeles - Long Beach area. 

Maywood History

Laguna Land & Water Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on the 3rd of Dec, 1912. This was done for the intention of purchasing the eminent old de Baker Rancho from the Estate of the finest soil in Los Angeles County. Comprehensive plans were made for the development of this vast property into a self-sustaining community. However, it was not until May 1919, when the district was named as "Maywood." After the establishment of the city, it soon became a center of industry and commerce.

Maywood and Nearby Attractions

  • California Science Center.
  • Maywood Activity Center.
  • Pixley Park.
  • Maywood César Chávez Library.
  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art.

Things To Do In Maywood

The Parks and Recreation Department of Maywood organizes various programs, classes and events for seniors, adults and youth. The Park and Recreation Department is open seven days a week to the public. There are various recreation facilities provided including a weight room, gymnasium, volleyball courts, play equipment area, social hall, softball field, baseball field and game room.

Maywood Transportation

Los Angeles INTL is the nearest major airport that serves the area.

City Higher Education

The city is served by East Los Angeles Occupational Center.

Demographics

People

Total Population27,542
Male Share of the Population50.5%
Female Share of the Population49.5%
Senior Citizens7%
Employed Population 16+12,180
Age of the Population30

Families

% of people married40.3%
Average household size4

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher9.1%
Median Earnings25+$23,476
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$20,443
Median Earnings With High School Degree$25,713

Wealth

Median Family Income$43,324
% Above Poverty Level74.3%
% Below Poverty Level25.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time31 minutes
% Working from Home2.2%
% Walking and Biking to Work4.5%
% Using Public Transportation7.1%

Housing

People Living Alone11.7%
Median Gross Rent$1,027
Median House Value$375,600

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)91.4%
German0.4%
Irish0.2%
Polish0.1%
Greek0.1%
Italian0.1%
French Except Basque0.1%
English0.1%
Dutch0.1%
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Maywood Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyLos Angeles County
Standard Zip Codes90270
Phone Area Codes323
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude33.99
Approximate Longitude-118.19

Maywood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationMONTEBELLO
Distance5.3 miles
Jan Temp48 to 70 F
Apr Temp53 to 77 F
Jul Temp64 to 89 F
Oct Temp58 to 82 F
Annual Precip14.4 inches
StationLOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN USC
Distance7.4 miles
Jan Temp49 to 68 F
Apr Temp54 to 73 F
Jul Temp65 to 84 F
Oct Temp60 to 79 F
Annual Precip15.1 inches
StationSAN GABRIEL FIRE DEPT
Distance9.2 miles
Jan Temp43 to 70 F
Apr Temp50 to 77 F
Jul Temp62 to 89 F
Oct Temp55 to 83 F
Annual Precip18.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bell35,809$43,265
Bell Gardens42,641$40,634
Commerce12,933$49,846
Cudahy24,016$41,942
Huntington Park58,694$41,626
South Gate95,103$51,080

Maywood Public Schools

Clemente Charter
5701 Fishburn Ave.
ZIP: 90270
Primary
Total Enrollment 150
Fishburn Avenue Elementary
5701 Fishburn Ave.
ZIP: 90270
Primary
Total Enrollment 561
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
5911 Woodlawn Ave.
ZIP: 90270
Primary
Total Enrollment 729
Loma Vista Elementary
3629 E. 58th St.
ZIP: 90270
Primary
Total Enrollment 834
Maywood Academy High
6125 Pine Ave.
ZIP: 90270
High
Total Enrollment 1322
Maywood Elementary
5200 Cudahy Ave.
ZIP: 90270
Primary
Total Enrollment 462

Maywood Private Schools

Maywood Christian School
3759 E 57th St
ZIP: 90270
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 62
St Rose Of Lima School
4422 E 60th St
ZIP: 90270
Elementary
Total Enrollment 170
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