Living in Charlotte, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charlotte · Census data 2020–2024
Charlotte has 377 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $67,813 (9% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $140,800.
Charlotte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Charlotte at a glance
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 48.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $67,813State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Charlotte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Charlotte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charlotte the median home value is $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,556 a month in housing costs.
Charlotte median household income
The median household income in Charlotte is $67,813 and the income per person is $34,829. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Charlotte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 44.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.30
44.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Charlotte has many vacation and second homes.
Charlotte demographics
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charlotte ›
Education in Charlotte
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Charlotte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charlotte
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Charlotte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 377 | $67,813 | $140,800 | — |
| Meddybemps | 139 | $48,000 | $295,000 | — |
| Dennysville | 218 | $39,250 | $218,800 | — |
| Robbinston | 621 | $68,333 | $228,000 | $1,232 |
| Cooper | 157 | $48,750 | $212,500 | — |
| Perry | 744 | $82,056 | $196,400 | — |
| Pembroke | 801 | $60,132 | $142,800 | $881 |
| Calais | 3,097 | $64,096 | $111,100 | $1,010 |
| Alexander | 553 | $93,750 | $193,800 | — |
More for people moving to Charlotte
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What is the median household income in Charlotte, ME?
The median household income in Charlotte is $67,813, 9% 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 Charlotte?
The median home value in Charlotte is $140,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Charlotte, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Charlotte?
The median age in Charlotte is 48.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Charlotte?
The average commute to work in Charlotte is 24 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charlotte?
The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charlotte?
28.8% of adults in Charlotte 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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