Living in Chisholm, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chisholm · Census data 2020–2024
Chisholm has 988 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $57,826 (23% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $146,900, the median rent is $787/month.
Chisholm is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chisholm at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 51.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $57,826State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $146,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $787/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Chisholm a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chisholm
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chisholm the median home value is $146,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $787 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Chisholm median household income
The median household income in Chisholm is $57,826 and the income per person is $33,284. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Chisholm: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.28
Chisholm demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 30.8%
- Households
- 430
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chisholm ›
Education in Chisholm
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Chisholm have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chisholm
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Chisholm vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm | 988 | $57,826 | $146,900 | $787 |
| Jay | 4,657 | $70,238 | $168,600 | $759 |
| Livermore Falls | 3,102 | $45,843 | $147,500 | $856 |
| Canton | 1,191 | $52,458 | $165,000 | $485 |
| Chesterville | 1,397 | $61,635 | $214,000 | $1,088 |
| Livermore | 1,868 | $70,441 | $221,800 | — |
| Fayette | 1,383 | $59,500 | $257,600 | $983 |
| Hartford | 1,314 | $87,115 | $189,200 | — |
| Wilton | 3,862 | $63,396 | $202,000 | $446 |
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What is the median household income in Chisholm, ME?
The median household income in Chisholm is $57,826, 23% 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 Chisholm?
The median home value in Chisholm is $146,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Chisholm?
The median gross rent in Chisholm is $787 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is Chisholm, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Chisholm?
The median age in Chisholm is 51.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Chisholm?
The average commute to work in Chisholm is 24 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chisholm?
The unemployment rate in Chisholm is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chisholm?
33.2% of adults in Chisholm 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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