Living in Burnham, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnham · Census data 2020–2024
Burnham has 953 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $59,261 (21% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $178,100, the median rent is $1,308/month.
Burnham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burnham at a glance
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 48.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $59,261State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $178,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,308/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Burnham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burnham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnham the median home value is $178,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, which is 43.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,222 a month in housing costs.
Burnham median household income
The median household income in Burnham is $59,261 and the income per person is $29,436. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Burnham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 672
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 38.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.32
38.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Burnham has many vacation and second homes.
Burnham demographics
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 411
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnham ›
Education in Burnham
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Burnham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnham
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Burnham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | 953 | $59,261 | $178,100 | $1,308 |
| Troy | 984 | $44,583 | $213,000 | $1,255 |
| Pittsfield | 3,930 | $57,381 | $164,100 | $825 |
| Unity | 1,858 | $62,857 | $206,900 | $873 |
| Clinton | 3,385 | $71,458 | $187,000 | $1,177 |
| Detroit | 650 | $51,111 | $137,500 | $1,098 |
| Benton | 2,770 | $61,437 | $176,700 | $1,110 |
| Thorndike | 1,403 | $78,438 | $205,600 | $836 |
| Plymouth | 1,319 | $61,964 | $207,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Burnham, ME?
The median household income in Burnham is $59,261, 21% 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 Burnham?
The median home value in Burnham is $178,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Burnham?
The median gross rent in Burnham is $1,308 per month, about 43.1% of household income.
Is Burnham, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Burnham?
The median age in Burnham is 48.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Burnham?
The average commute to work in Burnham is 22 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnham?
The unemployment rate in Burnham is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnham?
20.8% of adults in Burnham 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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