Tenure & Housing Type
Maynard's housing stock is predominantly single-family — a legacy of the mill-worker neighborhoods built between 1890 and 1950. Owner-occupancy is moderate; the town has enough rental housing to support younger residents and newcomers without the tight inventory that plagues some neighboring towns.
Housing by Structure Type
Number of units by building type
Owners vs. Renters
Share of occupied housing units
Home Values
Maynard sits at a discount to neighbors like Acton, Sudbury, and Stow — towns with similar commute access but higher price points driven by lot size and school reputation. That gap has narrowed as MetroWest demand has pushed prices up across the board, but Maynard remains one of the more accessible entry points in the area.
Owner-Occupied Home Value Distribution
Percent of owner-occupied units by value bracket
Median Home Value Over Time
ACS 5-year estimates, 2010–2024. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation; owner-reported values lag the sales market.
Property Taxes
Maynard's average single-family tax bill reached $10,081 in fiscal 2026, the 65th highest among Massachusetts municipalities. The bill has climbed about 40 percent since 2017, but the effective rate has fallen from 2.2 to 1.66 percent of assessed value: home values have risen faster than the levy. Bills run high for the region relative to home values, in part because Maynard's small commercial tax base leaves homeowners carrying most of the levy.
Average Single-Family Tax Bill
By fiscal year. Hover for the effective rate (bill as a percent of assessed value).
Tax data from the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Municipal Databank, Average Single-Family Tax Bill report, FY2017–FY2026. New rates are certified each winter; figures update annually.
Gross Rents
Rents in Maynard run below the Greater Boston metro average but have risen sharply in recent years. A mix of older apartment conversions, small multifamily buildings, and some newer construction gives renters more options than many similarly sized Massachusetts towns.
Gross Rent Distribution
Percent of renter-occupied units by monthly rent
Housing Age & Mortgage Status
The bulk of Maynard's housing was built between 1900 and 1960 — compact, wood-frame New England construction, many with covered porches and small lots. These homes have good bones but often need updating. That trade-off — older character versus carrying costs — is part of the calculus for buyers.
Year Structure Built
Housing units by decade of construction
Mortgage Status
Owner-occupied units
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2020–2024. Profile DP04 (housing characteristics). All figures are estimates with margins of error.