Living in Gilead, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilead · Census data 2020–2024
Gilead has 187 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $42,344 (43% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $235,000, the median rent is $993/month.
Gilead is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilead at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 58.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $42,344State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $235,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $993/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Gilead a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilead the median home value is $235,000, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,589 a month in housing costs.
Gilead median household income
The median household income in Gilead is $42,344 and the income per person is $34,934. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Gilead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 28%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.73
Gilead demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilead ›
Education in Gilead
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Gilead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilead
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Gilead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead | 187 | $42,344 | $235,000 | $993 |
| Shelburne | 530 | $93,125 | $280,200 | $1,130 |
| Newry | 177 | $67,000 | $307,700 | $1,125 |
| Bethel | 2,617 | $58,929 | $344,900 | $864 |
| Stoneham | 271 | $63,750 | $226,200 | $1,125 |
| Hanover | 276 | $55,417 | $334,500 | — |
| Gorham | 2,682 | $61,275 | $161,600 | $838 |
| Stow | 535 | $42,204 | $326,400 | — |
| Greenwood | 781 | $76,146 | $228,700 | $1,263 |
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What is the median household income in Gilead, ME?
The median household income in Gilead is $42,344, 43% 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 Gilead?
The median home value in Gilead is $235,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Gilead?
The median gross rent in Gilead is $993 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Gilead, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Gilead?
The median age in Gilead is 58.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Gilead?
The average commute to work in Gilead is 23 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilead?
The unemployment rate in Gilead is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilead?
18.8% of adults in Gilead 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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