Living in Edgecomb, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgecomb · Census data 2020–2024
Edgecomb has 1,251 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $108,750 (46% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $348,400.
Edgecomb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edgecomb at a glance
- Population
- 1,251
- Median age
- 41State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $108,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $348,400State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Edgecomb a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edgecomb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgecomb the median home value is $348,400, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 15.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,642 a month in housing costs.
Edgecomb median household income
The median household income in Edgecomb is $108,750 and the income per person is $48,713. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Edgecomb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 761
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 29.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.32
Edgecomb demographics
- Population
- 1,251
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 539
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgecomb ›
Education in Edgecomb
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Edgecomb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgecomb
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Edgecomb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb | 1,251 | $108,750 | $348,400 | — |
| Wiscasset | 3,874 | $71,118 | $325,200 | $1,518 |
| Newcastle | 1,913 | $89,868 | $398,000 | $1,363 |
| Westport Island | 835 | $87,564 | $351,700 | $1,250 |
| South Bristol | 1,069 | $69,211 | $469,200 | $1,347 |
| Damariscotta | 2,192 | $59,423 | $363,500 | $1,027 |
| Woolwich | 3,158 | $102,175 | $254,500 | — |
| Bristol | 2,917 | $100,750 | $406,400 | $1,051 |
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,096 | $62,800 | $400,600 | $1,058 |
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What is the median household income in Edgecomb, ME?
The median household income in Edgecomb is $108,750, 46% higher 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 Edgecomb?
The median home value in Edgecomb is $348,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Edgecomb, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Edgecomb?
The median age in Edgecomb is 41 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Edgecomb?
The average commute to work in Edgecomb is 22 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgecomb?
The unemployment rate in Edgecomb is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgecomb?
39.8% of adults in Edgecomb 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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