Living in Caribou, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caribou · Census data 2020–2024
Caribou has 7,382 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $53,709 (28% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $134,100, the median rent is $757/month.
Caribou at a glance
- Population
- 7,382
- Median age
- 51.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $53,709State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $134,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $757/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Caribou a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Caribou
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caribou the median home value is $134,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Caribou median household income
The median household income in Caribou is $53,709 and the income per person is $36,009. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Caribou: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,931
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.03
Caribou demographics
- Population
- 7,382
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 3,542
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caribou ›
Education in Caribou
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Caribou have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caribou
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Caribou vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou | 7,382 | $53,709 | $134,100 | $757 |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,309 | $70,852 | $161,000 | $945 |
| Limestone | 1,579 | $49,938 | $98,400 | $754 |
| Washburn | 1,355 | $56,196 | $112,900 | $482 |
| Woodland | 1,196 | $64,464 | $150,300 | — |
| Presque Isle | 8,736 | $55,768 | $147,200 | $904 |
| Mapleton | 1,884 | $91,731 | $191,800 | $610 |
| New Sweden | 494 | $58,333 | $164,700 | $658 |
| Caswell | 243 | $43,173 | $85,000 | $836 |
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What is the median household income in Caribou, ME?
The median household income in Caribou is $53,709, 28% 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 Caribou?
The median home value in Caribou is $134,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Caribou?
The median gross rent in Caribou is $757 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Caribou, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Caribou?
The median age in Caribou is 51.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Caribou?
The average commute to work in Caribou is 15 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caribou?
The unemployment rate in Caribou is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caribou?
28.8% of adults in Caribou 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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