Living in Hollis, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hollis · Census data 2020–2024
Hollis has 4,872 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $95,950 (28% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $338,900, the median rent is $1,372/month.
Hollis at a glance
- Population
- 4,872
- Median age
- 43.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $95,950State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $338,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,372/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hollis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hollis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hollis the median home value is $338,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,372 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,906 a month in housing costs.
Hollis median household income
The median household income in Hollis is $95,950 and the income per person is $41,243. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Hollis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,944
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hollis demographics
- Population
- 4,872
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,789
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hollis ›
Education in Hollis
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Hollis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hollis
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Hollis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis | 4,872 | $95,950 | $338,900 | $1,372 |
| Buxton | 8,512 | $100,144 | $356,800 | $1,613 |
| Dayton | 2,313 | $113,750 | $398,200 | $1,215 |
| Waterboro | 8,055 | $89,392 | $297,000 | $1,200 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 3,322 | $98,654 | $267,300 | $2,288 |
| Gorham | 18,300 | $112,312 | $460,900 | $1,680 |
| Limington | 4,017 | $84,675 | $295,600 | $1,185 |
| Lyman | 4,612 | $87,284 | $360,400 | $1,063 |
| Limerick | 3,400 | $101,172 | $269,400 | $1,758 |
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What is the median household income in Hollis, ME?
The median household income in Hollis is $95,950, 28% 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 Hollis?
The median home value in Hollis is $338,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Hollis?
The median gross rent in Hollis is $1,372 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Hollis, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Hollis?
The median age in Hollis is 43.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Hollis?
The average commute to work in Hollis is 29 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hollis?
The unemployment rate in Hollis is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hollis?
30.7% of adults in Hollis 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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