Living in Belfast, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belfast · Census data 2020–2024
Belfast has 6,986 residents with a median age of 60.6. The median household income is $67,679 (9% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $340,900, the median rent is $962/month.
Belfast at a glance
- Population
- 6,986
- Median age
- 60.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $67,679State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $340,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Belfast a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Maine median; home values 15% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belfast
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belfast the median home value is $340,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,140 a month in housing costs.
Belfast median household income
The median household income in Belfast is $67,679 and the income per person is $48,291. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Belfast: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,300
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.00
Belfast demographics
- Population
- 6,986
- Median age
- 60.6
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 39.1%
- Households
- 3,400
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belfast ›
Education in Belfast
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Belfast have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belfast
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Belfast vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 6,986 | $67,679 | $340,900 | $962 |
| Waldo | 926 | $71,458 | $208,000 | $1,150 |
| Northport | 1,621 | $73,523 | $343,400 | $1,088 |
| Belmont | 876 | $61,250 | $217,500 | $1,045 |
| Searsport | 2,655 | $64,303 | $224,400 | $1,105 |
| Swanville | 1,195 | $51,935 | $237,300 | $1,191 |
| Morrill | 914 | $74,250 | $214,000 | $975 |
| Lincolnville | 2,396 | $81,928 | $367,000 | $969 |
| Searsmont | 1,646 | $87,000 | $284,000 | $940 |
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Belfast ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Belfast: FAQ
What is the median household income in Belfast, ME?
The median household income in Belfast is $67,679, 9% lower 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 Belfast?
The median home value in Belfast is $340,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Belfast?
The median gross rent in Belfast is $962 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Belfast, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Maine median; home values 15% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Belfast?
The median age in Belfast is 60.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Belfast?
The average commute to work in Belfast is 22 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belfast?
The unemployment rate in Belfast is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belfast?
42.9% of adults in Belfast 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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