Living in Islesboro, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Islesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Islesboro has 636 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $88,438 (18% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $288,800, the median rent is $938/month.
Islesboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Islesboro at a glance
- Population
- 636
- Median age
- 57State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $88,438State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $288,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Islesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Maine median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Islesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Islesboro the median home value is $288,800, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,947 a month in housing costs.
Islesboro median household income
The median household income in Islesboro is $88,438 and the income per person is $61,249. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Islesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 52.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.90
52.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Islesboro has many vacation and second homes.
Islesboro demographics
- Population
- 636
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 330
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Islesboro ›
Education in Islesboro
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Islesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Islesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Islesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islesboro | 636 | $88,438 | $288,800 | $938 |
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | $62,284 | $308,300 | $1,909 |
| Northport | 1,621 | $73,523 | $343,400 | $1,088 |
| Camden | 5,242 | $82,344 | $520,600 | $1,269 |
| Lincolnville | 2,396 | $81,928 | $367,000 | $969 |
| North Haven | 480 | $87,500 | $440,200 | $913 |
| Brooksville | 853 | $56,316 | $390,900 | $1,307 |
| Rockport | 3,675 | $86,979 | $469,000 | $1,194 |
| Belfast | 6,986 | $67,679 | $340,900 | $962 |
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What is the median household income in Islesboro, ME?
The median household income in Islesboro is $88,438, 18% 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 Islesboro?
The median home value in Islesboro is $288,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Islesboro?
The median gross rent in Islesboro is $938 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Islesboro, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Maine median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Islesboro?
The median age in Islesboro is 57 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Islesboro?
The average commute to work in Islesboro is 8 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Islesboro?
The unemployment rate in Islesboro is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Islesboro?
47.8% of adults in Islesboro 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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