Living in Industry, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Industry · Census data 2020–2024
Industry has 988 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $63,056 (16% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $205,600, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Industry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Industry at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 40.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $63,056State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $205,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Industry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Industry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Industry the median home value is $205,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,415 a month in housing costs.
Industry median household income
The median household income in Industry is $63,056 and the income per person is $34,893. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Industry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 535
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 33.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.72
33.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Industry has many vacation and second homes.
Industry demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Industry ›
Education in Industry
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Industry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Industry
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Industry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | 988 | $63,056 | $205,600 | $1,049 |
| New Vineyard | 607 | $61,806 | $190,000 | $925 |
| Starks | 556 | $63,500 | $148,500 | $1,063 |
| Farmington | 8,157 | $54,276 | $166,600 | $902 |
| Anson | 2,331 | $52,474 | $117,800 | $928 |
| New Sharon | 1,550 | $63,889 | $171,200 | $961 |
| Strong | 1,249 | $47,557 | $183,900 | $920 |
| Mercer | 718 | $71,107 | $238,500 | $1,422 |
| New Portland | 686 | $74,375 | $176,000 | $337 |
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Industry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Industry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Industry, ME?
The median household income in Industry is $63,056, 16% 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 Industry?
The median home value in Industry is $205,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Industry?
The median gross rent in Industry is $1,049 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Industry, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Industry?
The median age in Industry is 40.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Industry?
The average commute to work in Industry is 41 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Industry?
The unemployment rate in Industry is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Industry?
34.4% of adults in Industry 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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