Living in Jackman, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackman · Census data 2020–2024
Jackman has 695 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $33,625 (55% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $172,700, the median rent is $475/month.
Jackman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackman at a glance
- Population
- 695
- Median age
- 54.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $33,625State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $172,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $475/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jackman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jackman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackman the median home value is $172,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Jackman median household income
The median household income in Jackman is $33,625 and the income per person is $30,519. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Jackman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 647
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 38%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.73
38% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jackman has many vacation and second homes.
Jackman demographics
- Population
- 695
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 401
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackman ›
Education in Jackman
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Jackman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackman
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Jackman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackman | 695 | $33,625 | $172,700 | $475 |
| Moose River | 248 | $76,324 | $144,900 | — |
| Caratunk | 101 | $73,235 | $470,000 | — |
| Shirley | 234 | $61,875 | $219,600 | — |
| Greenville | 1,355 | $63,486 | $268,500 | $662 |
| Eustis | 453 | $32,118 | $262,200 | $916 |
| Moscow | 865 | $45,526 | $153,800 | — |
| Highland | 154 | $42,745 | $99,600 | — |
| Carrabassett Valley | 637 | $88,750 | $343,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jackman, ME?
The median household income in Jackman is $33,625, 55% 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 Jackman?
The median home value in Jackman is $172,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Jackman?
The median gross rent in Jackman is $475 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Jackman, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Jackman?
The median age in Jackman is 54.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Jackman?
The average commute to work in Jackman is 27 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackman?
The unemployment rate in Jackman is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackman?
28.4% of adults in Jackman 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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