Living in Glenburn, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenburn · Census data 2020–2024
Glenburn has 4,737 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $97,474 (30% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $276,900, the median rent is $1,143/month.
Glenburn at a glance
- Population
- 4,737
- Median age
- 47.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $97,474State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $276,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,143/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Glenburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Maine median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glenburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenburn the median home value is $276,900, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,143 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,641 a month in housing costs.
Glenburn median household income
The median household income in Glenburn is $97,474 and the income per person is $45,909. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Glenburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,244
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.37
Glenburn demographics
- Population
- 4,737
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,990
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenburn ›
Education in Glenburn
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Glenburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenburn
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Glenburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenburn | 4,737 | $97,474 | $276,900 | $1,143 |
| Kenduskeag | 1,333 | $79,792 | $177,900 | $1,033 |
| Bangor | 31,938 | $59,942 | $219,600 | $1,055 |
| Orono | 11,902 | $61,528 | $272,600 | $1,255 |
| Hermon | 6,727 | $96,629 | $333,600 | $1,406 |
| Old Town | 7,470 | $51,585 | $208,100 | $989 |
| Veazie | 1,847 | $78,229 | $293,100 | $1,095 |
| Hudson | 1,305 | $67,933 | $157,300 | $1,086 |
| Levant | 3,069 | $86,071 | $268,500 | $1,370 |
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What is the median household income in Glenburn, ME?
The median household income in Glenburn is $97,474, 30% 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 Glenburn?
The median home value in Glenburn is $276,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Glenburn?
The median gross rent in Glenburn is $1,143 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is Glenburn, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Maine median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Glenburn?
The median age in Glenburn is 47.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Glenburn?
The average commute to work in Glenburn is 30 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenburn?
The unemployment rate in Glenburn is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenburn?
20.8% of adults in Glenburn 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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