Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Maywood
Maywood, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,963
Population
9,623
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Walkable Maywood: Suburban living and close to New York City
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New Jersey
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Shopping
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What do you get when you combine suburban living with the modern amenities and nightlife of a large city? The answer: Maywood, New Jersey. Because of its great location, residents are delighted with the variety of commuting options which include driving and rail and bus services by NJ Transit. Manhattan nightlife is only a 20-mile drive via I-95 Express, but can also be traveled to via public transit. Farleigh Dickinson University is also nearby.
In addition, numerous parks and preserves, local restaurants, and food chains make up this exciting municipality. Maywood is a walker’s paradise, as it’s only 1.29 square miles. Shopping destinations in the area include Whole Foods Markets, Ikea, and the Outlets at Bergen Town Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,919
Average: $124,898
Education
3,410
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,778
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Maywood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Maywood, NJ is $1,429 for a studio, $1,930 for one bedroom, and $2,287 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maywood has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,930/month
653 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Maywood, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
431 Students
Maywood Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
518 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
174 Students
Maywood Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
518 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Overpeck County Park
- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.