Living in Arundel, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arundel · Census data 2020–2024
Arundel has 4,418 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $101,597 (36% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $421,300, the median rent is $1,607/month.
Arundel at a glance
- Population
- 4,418
- Median age
- 40.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $101,597State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $421,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,607/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Arundel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arundel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arundel the median home value is $421,300, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,607 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,982 a month in housing costs.
Arundel median household income
The median household income in Arundel is $101,597 and the income per person is $41,630. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Arundel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,803
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.72
Arundel demographics
- Population
- 4,418
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 1,619
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arundel ›
Education in Arundel
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Arundel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arundel
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 85.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Arundel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | 4,418 | $101,597 | $421,300 | $1,607 |
| West Kennebunk | 1,395 | $124,167 | $554,100 | $1,602 |
| Kennebunk | 11,820 | $107,804 | $487,700 | $1,425 |
| Biddeford | 22,498 | $72,333 | $396,600 | $1,292 |
| Kennebunkport | 3,684 | $102,747 | $740,500 | $1,429 |
| Lyman | 4,612 | $87,284 | $360,400 | $1,063 |
| Dayton | 2,313 | $113,750 | $398,200 | $1,215 |
| Saco | 20,819 | $92,241 | $413,100 | $1,249 |
| Wells | 11,713 | $88,024 | $485,300 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Arundel, ME?
The median household income in Arundel is $101,597, 36% 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 Arundel?
The median home value in Arundel is $421,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Arundel?
The median gross rent in Arundel is $1,607 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Arundel, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arundel?
The median age in Arundel is 40.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Arundel?
The average commute to work in Arundel is 23 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arundel?
The unemployment rate in Arundel is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arundel?
29.4% of adults in Arundel 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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