Living in Castine, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castine · Census data 2020–2024
Castine has 1,362 residents with a median age of 21.2. The median household income is $113,750 (52% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $603,500, the median rent is $1,105/month.
Castine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castine at a glance
- Population
- 1,362
- Median age
- 21.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $113,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $603,500State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,105/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Castine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 103% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castine the median home value is $603,500, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,045 a month in housing costs.
Castine median household income
The median household income in Castine is $113,750 and the income per person is $39,304. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Castine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 720
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 51.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.22
51.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Castine has many vacation and second homes.
Castine demographics
- Population
- 1,362
- Median age
- 21.2
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 352
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castine ›
Education in Castine
74.5% of adults 25 and older in Castine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 43.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castine
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 32.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Castine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castine | 1,362 | $113,750 | $603,500 | $1,105 |
| Brooksville | 853 | $56,316 | $390,900 | $1,307 |
| Penobscot | 1,154 | $63,194 | $296,400 | $1,141 |
| Stockton Springs | 1,652 | $74,886 | $259,100 | $1,397 |
| Searsport | 2,655 | $64,303 | $224,400 | $1,105 |
| Verona Island | 481 | $61,607 | $243,600 | — |
| Prospect | 923 | $81,250 | $196,500 | $1,107 |
| Sedgwick | 1,274 | $70,446 | $336,200 | $1,048 |
| Northport | 1,621 | $73,523 | $343,400 | $1,088 |
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What is the median household income in Castine, ME?
The median household income in Castine is $113,750, 52% higher 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 Castine?
The median home value in Castine is $603,500, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Castine?
The median gross rent in Castine is $1,105 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Castine, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 103% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Castine?
The median age in Castine is 21.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Castine?
The average commute to work in Castine is 14 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castine?
The unemployment rate in Castine is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castine?
74.5% of adults in Castine 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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