Living in Eliot, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eliot · Census data 2020–2024
Eliot has 7,146 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $101,522 (36% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $498,900, the median rent is $1,948/month.
Eliot at a glance
- Population
- 7,146
- Median age
- 50.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $101,522State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $498,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,948/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Eliot a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eliot
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eliot the median home value is $498,900, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,948 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,510 a month in housing costs.
Eliot median household income
The median household income in Eliot is $101,522 and the income per person is $57,293. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Eliot: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,201
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.35
Eliot demographics
- Population
- 7,146
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 3,040
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eliot ›
Education in Eliot
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Eliot have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eliot
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Eliot vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
| South Eliot | 4,203 | $99,299 | $475,600 | $2,155 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
| Newington | 939 | $145,833 | $861,600 | $2,292 |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| South Berwick | 7,670 | $99,572 | $428,300 | $1,726 |
| Rollinsford | 2,626 | $89,500 | $398,100 | $1,809 |
| Dover | 33,364 | $94,829 | $436,700 | $1,607 |
| Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $688,500 | $1,869 |
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What is the median household income in Eliot, ME?
The median household income in Eliot is $101,522, 36% 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 Eliot?
The median home value in Eliot is $498,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Eliot?
The median gross rent in Eliot is $1,948 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Eliot, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eliot?
The median age in Eliot is 50.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Eliot?
The average commute to work in Eliot is 23 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eliot?
The unemployment rate in Eliot is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eliot?
43.6% of adults in Eliot 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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