Living in Danforth, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danforth · Census data 2020–2024
Danforth has 666 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $48,125 (36% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $89,900, the median rent is $629/month.
Danforth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Danforth at a glance
- Population
- 666
- Median age
- 53.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $48,125State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $89,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Danforth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Danforth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Danforth the median home value is $89,900, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Danforth median household income
The median household income in Danforth is $48,125 and the income per person is $26,253. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Danforth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 618
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 44.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.95
44.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Danforth has many vacation and second homes.
Danforth demographics
- Population
- 666
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 342
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danforth ›
Education in Danforth
9% of adults 25 and older in Danforth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danforth
- Unemployment rate
- 13.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Danforth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth | 666 | $48,125 | $89,900 | $629 |
| Weston | 275 | $58,942 | $171,700 | — |
| Reed | 105 | $37,250 | $109,600 | — |
| Topsfield | 214 | $48,125 | $141,700 | — |
| Carroll | 134 | $24,643 | $83,500 | — |
| Amity | 395 | $65,000 | $155,000 | — |
| Mattawamkeag | 698 | $45,000 | $104,200 | $488 |
| Springfield | 310 | $60,833 | $122,500 | — |
| Waite | 108 | $53,750 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Danforth, ME?
The median household income in Danforth is $48,125, 36% 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 Danforth?
The median home value in Danforth is $89,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Danforth?
The median gross rent in Danforth is $629 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Danforth, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Danforth?
The median age in Danforth is 53.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Danforth?
The average commute to work in Danforth is 28 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danforth?
The unemployment rate in Danforth is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danforth?
9% of adults in Danforth 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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