Kerri Mulvey
| Kerri Mulvey | Moor Realty Group
Massachusetts
Maynard is a small, spirited town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, roughly 20 miles west of Boston. Once home to the American Woolen Company's massive Assabet Mill — at its peak the world's largest wool mill — the town has reinvented itself as a creative and cultural hub for the MetroWest region. The historic mill complex, now known as Mill & Main, anchors downtown with co-working spaces, boutique businesses, and community events throughout the year.
Art lovers are drawn to ArtSpace Maynard, a working artist collective with open studios, galleries, and frequent public events. The Assabet River Rail Trail winds through town offering scenic walking and biking routes, while Mill Pond and the surrounding conservation land provide a natural retreat minutes from Main Street.
With a median home value well below the regional average, strong schools, and a commuter rail connection to Boston at nearby Acton, Maynard offers authentic MetroWest living at an accessible price point.
The median property value in Maynard is $527,400 — offering a more accessible entry point into the MetroWest market. Options range from Victorian-era homes to newer condos and townhouses.
Maynard is approximately 20 miles west of Boston. The MBTA Fitchburg Commuter Rail stops at South Acton, just minutes away, providing direct service to Back Bay and South Station in under an hour.
Maynard has a population of approximately 10,820. The median age is 43.2 years and the median household income is $124,067.
The residential property tax rate in Maynard is $17.83 per $1,000 of assessed value for FY2025. On a home assessed at $527,400, that works out to approximately $9,404 per year.
Maynard is celebrated for its vibrant arts community (ArtSpace Maynard), the historic Assabet Mill complex (Mill & Main), the Assabet River Rail Trail, a thriving live music scene, and a genuine small-town character.
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