Living in Harrington, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrington · Census data 2020–2024
Harrington has 917 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $64,861 (13% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $144,600.
Harrington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrington at a glance
- Population
- 917
- Median age
- 49.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $64,861State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $144,600State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Harrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrington the median home value is $144,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
Harrington median household income
The median household income in Harrington is $64,861 and the income per person is $33,186. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Harrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 647
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.14
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harrington has many vacation and second homes.
Harrington demographics
- Population
- 917
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 415
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrington ›
Education in Harrington
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Harrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.4%
Harrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington | 917 | $64,861 | $144,600 | — |
| Addison | 1,045 | $50,524 | $163,500 | $900 |
| Columbia | 529 | $56,667 | $158,700 | $894 |
| Cherryfield | 809 | $37,115 | $195,800 | $428 |
| Milbridge | 1,222 | $60,536 | $240,400 | $619 |
| Jonesport | 571 | $68,750 | $176,600 | — |
| Columbia Falls | 475 | $43,750 | $219,300 | $725 |
| Steuben | 1,388 | $76,466 | $173,900 | $678 |
| Jonesboro | 570 | $63,750 | $151,400 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Harrington, ME?
The median household income in Harrington is $64,861, 13% 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 Harrington?
The median home value in Harrington is $144,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Harrington, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Harrington?
The median age in Harrington is 49.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Harrington?
The average commute to work in Harrington is 20 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrington?
The unemployment rate in Harrington is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrington?
27.3% of adults in Harrington 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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