Living in Jefferson, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 2,647 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $85,078 (14% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $311,600, the median rent is $1,120/month.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 2,647
- Median age
- 38.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $85,078State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $311,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,120/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $311,600, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,450 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $85,078 and the income per person is $34,829. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,503
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 37.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.79
37.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jefferson has many vacation and second homes.
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 2,647
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 944
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2,647 | $85,078 | $311,600 | $1,120 |
| Nobleboro | 1,906 | $100,417 | $352,600 | $1,099 |
| Whitefield | 2,157 | $73,875 | $242,300 | $895 |
| Waldoboro | 5,253 | $69,107 | $274,900 | $348 |
| Alna | 818 | $93,125 | $367,400 | $1,088 |
| Somerville | 837 | $71,250 | $218,100 | $1,583 |
| Newcastle | 1,913 | $89,868 | $398,000 | $1,363 |
| Washington | 1,624 | $59,861 | $195,200 | $1,036 |
| Pittston | 3,093 | $86,614 | $238,700 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, ME?
The median household income in Jefferson is $85,078, 14% 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 Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $311,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,120 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Jefferson, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 38.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 30 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
27.6% of adults in Jefferson 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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