Living in Brooklin, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklin · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklin has 869 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $68,750 (8% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $1,236/month.
Brooklin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brooklin at a glance
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 49.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $339,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,236/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Brooklin a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Maine median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brooklin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brooklin the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,619 a month in housing costs.
Brooklin median household income
The median household income in Brooklin is $68,750 and the income per person is $37,920. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Brooklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 798
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 51.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.15
51.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brooklin has many vacation and second homes.
Brooklin demographics
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 384
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklin ›
Education in Brooklin
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Brooklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Brooklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklin | 869 | $68,750 | $339,400 | $1,236 |
| Tremont | 1,508 | $88,803 | $407,000 | $1,217 |
| Sedgwick | 1,274 | $70,446 | $336,200 | $1,048 |
| Stonington | 840 | $60,223 | $306,700 | $823 |
| Swans Island | 438 | $86,250 | $316,700 | $2,125 |
| Blue Hill | 2,813 | $80,377 | $399,500 | $1,038 |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,553 | $59,205 | $428,500 | $959 |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | $92,813 | $522,100 | $1,341 |
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | $62,284 | $308,300 | $1,909 |
More for people moving to Brooklin
Brooklin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklin, ME?
The median household income in Brooklin is $68,750, 8% 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 Brooklin?
The median home value in Brooklin is $339,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Brooklin?
The median gross rent in Brooklin is $1,236 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Brooklin, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Maine median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Brooklin?
The median age in Brooklin is 49.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Brooklin?
The average commute to work in Brooklin is 26 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklin?
The unemployment rate in Brooklin is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklin?
41.8% of adults in Brooklin 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.
Last updated: