Maywood Neighborhood
Is Maywood a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe787
Medium840
Low1226
Other2826
81 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape30
Child involved22
Assault1
Other34
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched on a signal 99 call to a location near Lake Street by Clocks Boulevard and Olin Court in East Massapequa. A West End duty crew and unit 636 are assigned to respond. | Lake St, Massapequa, NY 11758 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible loud music disturbance involving a vehicle near 4th Street and 10th Avenue after an anonymous complaint. | 4th St & 10th Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported noise complaint about loud music coming from a vehicle driving near 4th Street and 10th Avenue in West Babylon, New York. | 4th St & 10th Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious vehicle parked in front of a home on Centerwood Street in West Babylon. The gray Chevy was reported to be occupied by two people. | Centerwood St, West Babylon, NY 11704 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a person is reported on the floor inside a locked residence near S 1st St. Someone is trying to open the door but access is not possible. The situation may involve a medical or welfare emergency. | S 1st St, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported family disturbance near Jackson Avenue and 49th Street. A caller speaking Spanish reported an issue involving a 30-year-old girlfriend’s son, who was described as possibly bipolar and seen earlier near 50th Street. The person was reported to be possibly circling the area, with weapons and substance use unknown. | Jackson Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible injury from a fall was reported near Great Neck Road by a 20-year-old individual. | Great Neck Rd, Amityville, NY 11701 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 21-year-old female with a toe injury occurred near the Cambridge Square Apartments on Great Neck Road, off Dorica Street. | Great Neck Rd, Amityville, NY 11701 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alert was activated for a female who fell and suffered a head injury near Lamplighter Lane off Weaver Drive in East Massapequa, in apartment (number withheld). | Lamplighter Ln Apt 4A, Massapequa, NY 11758 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported fall resulting in injuries near Lamplighter Lane and Weaver Drive in East Massapequa. | Lamplighter Ln, Massapequa, NY 11758 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$786,653
Average Rent
$3,964
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
Neighborhood Overview
Maywood is a suburban neighborhood in Farmingdale, NY, with a median home price of $786,653 and average rent of $3,964. Housing includes medium to small single-family homes and apartments, with a mix of owners and renters.
The housing supply is tight with a low vacancy rate. The community is culturally diverse with a moderate income profile and a higher child poverty rate than many neighborhoods.
SuburbanCulturally DiverseModerate IncomeLow Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Maywood's housing consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and apartments built between 1940 and 1999, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Housing Age (1970-1999) | Many homes |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family and apartments |
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed |
What buyers will notice right away
Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand.
Both owners and renters live in the neighborhood.
Families & Lifestyle
Maywood supports a culturally diverse population with a moderate income level and a mix of occupations.
The neighborhood's occupational mix shapes a diverse community character.
Cultural diversity is reflected in languages and ancestries.
Diverse Occupations — Sales, executive, clerical, and manufacturing jobs are common.
Cultural Mix — Significant Jamaican and Belgian ancestry populations.
| Child Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
|---|---|
| Executive Occupation Share | 29.2% |
Demographics
| Executive Occupation Share | 29.2% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Moderate Income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| English Speakers | 60.7% |
| Spanish Speakers | |
| Chinese Speakers | |
| Jamaican Ancestry | 8.5% |
| Belgian Ancestry | 0.6% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with a range of commute times, including a notable share with very short or very long commutes.
Maywood features high car use with many short commutes but also a significant group with long commutes.
Short Commutes — 29.5% commute under 15 minutes.
Long Commutes — 10.8% commute over an hour each way.
Car Dependent — 87.4% drive alone to work.
| Drive Alone Rate | 87.4 |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 6.5 |
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes most common |
Homes for sale near 11735
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Maywood?
The median home price is $786,653.
How diverse is Maywood?
Maywood has notable Jamaican and Belgian ancestry populations and a high Urdu-speaking share.
What are typical commute patterns?
Most drive alone with many short commutes under 15 minutes, but some have long commutes over an hour.