Living in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boothbay Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Boothbay Harbor has 2,096 residents with a median age of 63.8. The median household income is $62,800 (16% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $400,600, the median rent is $1,058/month.
Boothbay Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 2,096
- Median age
- 63.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $62,800State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $400,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,058/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.4%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Boothbay Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; home values 35% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Boothbay Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boothbay Harbor the median home value is $400,600, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
Boothbay Harbor median household income
The median household income in Boothbay Harbor is $62,800 and the income per person is $42,701. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Boothbay Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,200
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 51%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.86
51% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Boothbay Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Boothbay Harbor demographics
- Population
- 2,096
- Median age
- 63.8
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 47%
- Households
- 1,078
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boothbay Harbor ›
Education in Boothbay Harbor
42.4% of adults 25 and older in Boothbay Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boothbay Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Boothbay Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,096 | $62,800 | $400,600 | $1,058 |
| Southport | 550 | $89,000 | $495,800 | $1,094 |
| Westport Island | 835 | $87,564 | $351,700 | $1,250 |
| South Bristol | 1,069 | $69,211 | $469,200 | $1,347 |
| Boothbay | 3,102 | $60,320 | $342,100 | $1,147 |
| Arrowsic | 597 | $99,107 | $584,200 | $1,600 |
| Bristol | 2,917 | $100,750 | $406,400 | $1,051 |
| Edgecomb | 1,251 | $108,750 | $348,400 | — |
| Woolwich | 3,158 | $102,175 | $254,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Boothbay Harbor, ME?
The median household income in Boothbay Harbor is $62,800, 16% 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 Boothbay Harbor?
The median home value in Boothbay Harbor is $400,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Boothbay Harbor?
The median gross rent in Boothbay Harbor is $1,058 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Boothbay Harbor, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; home values 35% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Boothbay Harbor?
The median age in Boothbay Harbor is 63.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Boothbay Harbor?
The average commute to work in Boothbay Harbor is 14 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boothbay Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Boothbay Harbor is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boothbay Harbor?
42.4% of adults in Boothbay Harbor 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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