Household Income
Maynard household incomes cluster in the $75k–$150k range — above the Massachusetts median, but below the heights you'd see in neighboring Acton or Sudbury. That gap is part of the town's appeal: close to the Route 2 and I-495 tech corridors, at a relative discount.
Household Income Distribution
Number of households by income bracket
Occupation & Industry
Management and professional occupations dominate — a reflection of the region's tech and biotech employment base. The former DEC complex is now Mill & Main Place, home to Penguin Solutions (formerly Stratus Technologies) and a mix of professional services firms. Most of Maynard's workforce commutes out along Routes 2 and 495.
Occupation by Sector
Percent of employed civilians 16+
Industry Breakdown
Percent of employed civilians 16+
Getting to Work
The Assabet River Rail Trail connects Maynard to the South Acton commuter rail station — about 45 minutes to North Station on the Fitchburg Line. Most residents still drive. But the town's walkable core and trail access mean car-free commuting is genuinely feasible for some, especially those working locally or in Acton.
How Residents Get to Work
Percent of workers 16+, by transportation mode
Poverty & Economic Need
Poverty rates in Maynard are low relative to the state average, though not negligible. The town does not have the sharp wealth concentration of some MetroWest neighbors, which contributes to a more economically mixed community than its housing prices might suggest.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2020–2024. Profile DP03 (economic characteristics). All figures are estimates with margins of error.