Living in Boothbay, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boothbay · Census data 2020–2024
Boothbay has 3,102 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $60,320 (19% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $342,100, the median rent is $1,147/month.
Boothbay at a glance
- Population
- 3,102
- Median age
- 56.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $60,320State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $342,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Boothbay a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Maine median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Boothbay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boothbay the median home value is $342,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,362 a month in housing costs.
Boothbay median household income
The median household income in Boothbay is $60,320 and the income per person is $52,567. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Boothbay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,658
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 36%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.80
36% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Boothbay has many vacation and second homes.
Boothbay demographics
- Population
- 3,102
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 1,701
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boothbay ›
Education in Boothbay
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Boothbay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boothbay
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Boothbay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay | 3,102 | $60,320 | $342,100 | $1,147 |
| Southport | 550 | $89,000 | $495,800 | $1,094 |
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,096 | $62,800 | $400,600 | $1,058 |
| South Bristol | 1,069 | $69,211 | $469,200 | $1,347 |
| Georgetown | 1,012 | $84,250 | $427,200 | $1,431 |
| Bristol | 2,917 | $100,750 | $406,400 | $1,051 |
| Westport Island | 835 | $87,564 | $351,700 | $1,250 |
| Phippsburg | 2,238 | $107,833 | $335,800 | $1,022 |
| Arrowsic | 597 | $99,107 | $584,200 | $1,600 |
More for people moving to Boothbay
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What is the median household income in Boothbay, ME?
The median household income in Boothbay is $60,320, 19% 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?
The median home value in Boothbay is $342,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Boothbay?
The median gross rent in Boothbay is $1,147 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Boothbay, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Maine median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Boothbay?
The median age in Boothbay is 56.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Boothbay?
The average commute to work in Boothbay is 13 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boothbay?
The unemployment rate in Boothbay is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boothbay?
51.9% of adults in Boothbay 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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