Living in Arrowsic, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arrowsic · Census data 2020–2024
Arrowsic has 597 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $99,107 (33% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $584,200, the median rent is $1,600/month.
Arrowsic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arrowsic at a glance
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 50.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $99,107State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $584,200State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,600/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Arrowsic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 97% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arrowsic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arrowsic the median home value is $584,200, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,938 a month in housing costs.
Arrowsic median household income
The median household income in Arrowsic is $99,107 and the income per person is $77,424. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Arrowsic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 304
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.36
Arrowsic demographics
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 253
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arrowsic ›
Education in Arrowsic
64.7% of adults 25 and older in Arrowsic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 37.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arrowsic
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Arrowsic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowsic | 597 | $99,107 | $584,200 | $1,600 |
| West Bath | 1,863 | $103,333 | $422,800 | $1,112 |
| Westport Island | 835 | $87,564 | $351,700 | $1,250 |
| Bath | 8,815 | $69,390 | $310,900 | $1,044 |
| Woolwich | 3,158 | $102,175 | $254,500 | — |
| Southport | 550 | $89,000 | $495,800 | $1,094 |
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,096 | $62,800 | $400,600 | $1,058 |
| Phippsburg | 2,238 | $107,833 | $335,800 | $1,022 |
| Brunswick | 22,336 | $74,952 | $376,300 | $1,469 |
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What is the median household income in Arrowsic, ME?
The median household income in Arrowsic is $99,107, 33% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arrowsic?
The median home value in Arrowsic is $584,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Arrowsic?
The median gross rent in Arrowsic is $1,600 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Arrowsic, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 97% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Arrowsic?
The median age in Arrowsic is 50.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Arrowsic?
The average commute to work in Arrowsic is 29 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arrowsic?
The unemployment rate in Arrowsic is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arrowsic?
64.7% of adults in Arrowsic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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