Living in Eddington, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eddington · Census data 2020–2024
Eddington has 2,223 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $75,350 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $268,000, the median rent is $1,127/month.
Eddington at a glance
- Population
- 2,223
- Median age
- 54.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $75,350State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $268,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Eddington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eddington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eddington the median home value is $268,000, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,568 a month in housing costs.
Eddington median household income
The median household income in Eddington is $75,350 and the income per person is $43,862. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Eddington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,073
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.22
Eddington demographics
- Population
- 2,223
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 991
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eddington ›
Education in Eddington
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Eddington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eddington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Eddington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddington | 2,223 | $75,350 | $268,000 | $1,127 |
| Holden | 3,352 | $92,200 | $289,400 | — |
| Veazie | 1,847 | $78,229 | $293,100 | $1,095 |
| Brewer | 9,652 | $66,613 | $245,300 | $1,086 |
| Orono | 11,902 | $61,528 | $272,600 | $1,255 |
| Bangor | 31,938 | $59,942 | $219,600 | $1,055 |
| Bradley | 1,645 | $76,667 | $201,800 | $1,088 |
| Clifton | 1,111 | $70,313 | $202,500 | $1,217 |
| Dedham | 1,656 | $111,442 | $356,400 | $1,422 |
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What is the median household income in Eddington, ME?
The median household income in Eddington is $75,350, about the same as 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 Eddington?
The median home value in Eddington is $268,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Eddington?
The median gross rent in Eddington is $1,127 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Eddington, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Eddington?
The median age in Eddington is 54.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Eddington?
The average commute to work in Eddington is 32 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eddington?
The unemployment rate in Eddington is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eddington?
30.8% of adults in Eddington 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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