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Living in Maize, KS
Explore Maize and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.4 / 10
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Maize at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population6,824
Median Household Income$72,024
Median Home Value$276,200
Median Gross Rent$1,399
Median Age38.0
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment2.7%
Work From Home16.6%
Homeownership50.6%
Housing Vacancy4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Maize is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Maize and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Maize
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$276,200
Median Gross Rent$1,399
Homeownership50.6%
Housing Vacancy4.5%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Maize, KS
Median Household Income$72,024
Unemployment2.7%
Work From Home16.6%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Maize and how households are structured
Population6,824
Median Age38.0
Average Household Size2.5
Maize is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Maize
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Maize point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions and a wetter annual rainfall pattern.
Average Summer High92.1°F
Average Winter Low22.2°F
Annual Rainfall35.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Maize
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Maize is located in Sedgwick County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Sedgwick County.
County Intelligence
Maize & Sedgwick County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Maize is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Maize.
Current NarrowTheList data for Maize shows a population of about 6,824. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Sedgwick County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Maize.
For someone considering a move to Maize, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.