Living in Denmark, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denmark · Census data 2020–2024
Denmark has 1,054 residents with a median age of 54.4. The median household income is $64,167 (14% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $250,000, the median rent is $1,409/month.
Denmark is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Denmark at a glance
- Population
- 1,054
- Median age
- 54.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $64,167State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $250,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,409/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Denmark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Denmark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denmark the median home value is $250,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,409 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
Denmark median household income
The median household income in Denmark is $64,167 and the income per person is $41,033. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Denmark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,035
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 52.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.14
52.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Denmark has many vacation and second homes.
Denmark demographics
- Population
- 1,054
- Median age
- 54.4
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 492
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denmark ›
Education in Denmark
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Denmark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denmark
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Denmark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,054 | $64,167 | $250,000 | $1,409 |
| Bridgton | 5,642 | $77,500 | $316,600 | $1,188 |
| Fryeburg | 3,489 | $56,076 | $268,600 | $893 |
| Brownfield | 1,830 | $60,889 | $287,500 | $1,617 |
| Naples | 3,985 | $78,188 | $340,100 | $1,941 |
| Sweden | 537 | $73,750 | $311,300 | $1,667 |
| Hiram | 1,748 | $62,813 | $256,600 | $1,070 |
| Harrison | 2,513 | $56,938 | $249,300 | $885 |
| Sebago | 2,073 | $78,438 | $298,000 | $1,533 |
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Denmark ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Denmark: FAQ
What is the median household income in Denmark, ME?
The median household income in Denmark is $64,167, 14% 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 Denmark?
The median home value in Denmark is $250,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Denmark?
The median gross rent in Denmark is $1,409 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Denmark, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Denmark?
The median age in Denmark is 54.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Denmark?
The average commute to work in Denmark is 34 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denmark?
The unemployment rate in Denmark is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denmark?
29.8% of adults in Denmark 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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