Living in Deer Isle, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deer Isle · Census data 2020–2024
Deer Isle has 2,470 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $62,284 (17% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $308,300, the median rent is $1,909/month.
Deer Isle at a glance
- Population
- 2,470
- Median age
- 52.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $62,284State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $308,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,909/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Deer Isle a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Maine median; home values 4% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Deer Isle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deer Isle the median home value is $308,300, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,909 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Deer Isle median household income
The median household income in Deer Isle is $62,284 and the income per person is $40,307. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Deer Isle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,924
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 45.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.25
45.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Deer Isle has many vacation and second homes.
Deer Isle demographics
- Population
- 2,470
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 1,052
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deer Isle ›
Education in Deer Isle
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Deer Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deer Isle
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Deer Isle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | $62,284 | $308,300 | $1,909 |
| Islesboro | 636 | $88,438 | $288,800 | $938 |
| Brooksville | 853 | $56,316 | $390,900 | $1,307 |
| North Haven | 480 | $87,500 | $440,200 | $913 |
| Stonington | 840 | $60,223 | $306,700 | $823 |
| Sedgwick | 1,274 | $70,446 | $336,200 | $1,048 |
| Brooklin | 869 | $68,750 | $339,400 | $1,236 |
| Northport | 1,621 | $73,523 | $343,400 | $1,088 |
| Camden | 5,242 | $82,344 | $520,600 | $1,269 |
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What is the median household income in Deer Isle, ME?
The median household income in Deer Isle is $62,284, 17% 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 Deer Isle?
The median home value in Deer Isle is $308,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Deer Isle?
The median gross rent in Deer Isle is $1,909 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Deer Isle, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Maine median; home values 4% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Deer Isle?
The median age in Deer Isle is 52.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Deer Isle?
The average commute to work in Deer Isle is 20 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deer Isle?
The unemployment rate in Deer Isle is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deer Isle?
35.9% of adults in Deer Isle 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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