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Maxwell

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 2 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B
    Maxwell is a town in Iowa with a population of 832. Maxwell is in Story County. Living in Maxwell offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Maxwell and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    832
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $123,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $638
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      41%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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      Jobs
      A
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $72,143
      National
      $55,322
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      Maxwell Reviews

      2 reviews
      We live three miles out of town and are really happy. The school system is just fine. Our family lives close so it helps a lot.
      • 8 months ago
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      It is a small town with not much around. There are very few job opportunities, but it has a nice rural feel to the place.
      • Nov 6 2017
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