Living in Dexter, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dexter · Census data 2020–2024
Dexter has 3,822 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $51,845 (31% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $170,600, the median rent is $838/month.
Dexter at a glance
- Population
- 3,822
- Median age
- 51State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $51,845State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $170,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Dexter a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dexter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dexter the median home value is $170,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
Dexter median household income
The median household income in Dexter is $51,845 and the income per person is $35,453. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Dexter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,060
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.09
Dexter demographics
- Population
- 3,822
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,797
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dexter ›
Education in Dexter
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Dexter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dexter
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Dexter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 3,822 | $51,845 | $170,600 | $838 |
| Sangerville | 1,136 | $50,313 | $124,000 | $850 |
| Garland | 823 | $51,094 | $205,400 | $794 |
| Corinna | 2,192 | $56,547 | $163,200 | $938 |
| Ripley | 436 | $64,821 | $144,300 | $1,091 |
| Cambridge | 532 | $63,194 | $214,900 | — |
| Parkman | 896 | $54,231 | $168,900 | — |
| St. Albans | 1,831 | $65,600 | $194,000 | $1,056 |
| Exeter | 1,093 | $84,408 | $166,700 | $995 |
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What is the median household income in Dexter, ME?
The median household income in Dexter is $51,845, 31% 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 Dexter?
The median home value in Dexter is $170,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Dexter?
The median gross rent in Dexter is $838 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is Dexter, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Dexter?
The median age in Dexter is 51 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Dexter?
The average commute to work in Dexter is 23 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dexter?
The unemployment rate in Dexter is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dexter?
16.9% of adults in Dexter 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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