Living in Cumberland, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cumberland · Census data 2020–2024
Cumberland has 8,647 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $173,894 (133% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $616,800, the median rent is $2,143/month.
Cumberland at a glance
- Population
- 8,647
- Median age
- 41.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $173,894State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $616,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $2,143/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Cumberland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 133% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 108% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cumberland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cumberland the median home value is $616,800, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,143 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,947 a month in housing costs.
Cumberland median household income
The median household income in Cumberland is $173,894 and the income per person is $89,176. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Cumberland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,282
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.77
Cumberland demographics
- Population
- 8,647
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 3,109
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cumberland ›
Education in Cumberland
72.5% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 36.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cumberland
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Cumberland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 8,647 | $173,894 | $616,800 | $2,143 |
| Cumberland Center | 2,790 | $170,125 | $539,500 | — |
| Falmouth | 12,755 | $150,919 | $767,500 | $2,120 |
| North Yarmouth | 4,240 | $129,267 | $496,500 | $1,708 |
| Falmouth Foreside | 2,051 | $177,411 | $855,000 | $2,631 |
| Yarmouth | 9,053 | $110,216 | $639,700 | $1,693 |
| Cousins Island | 658 | $180,625 | $658,000 | — |
| Westbrook | 20,775 | $85,038 | $383,300 | $1,392 |
| Windham | 19,188 | $107,934 | $388,900 | $1,232 |
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What is the median household income in Cumberland, ME?
The median household income in Cumberland is $173,894, 133% 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 Cumberland?
The median home value in Cumberland is $616,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Cumberland?
The median gross rent in Cumberland is $2,143 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Cumberland, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 133% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 108% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cumberland?
The median age in Cumberland is 41.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Cumberland?
The average commute to work in Cumberland is 24 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumberland?
The unemployment rate in Cumberland is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cumberland?
72.5% of adults in Cumberland 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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