Living in Limerick, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Limerick · Census data 2020–2024
Limerick has 3,400 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $101,172 (35% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $269,400, the median rent is $1,758/month.
Limerick at a glance
- Population
- 3,400
- Median age
- 40.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $101,172State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $269,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,758/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Limerick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Maine median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Limerick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Limerick the median home value is $269,400, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,758 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,727 a month in housing costs.
Limerick median household income
The median household income in Limerick is $101,172 and the income per person is $40,655. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Limerick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,597
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.66
Limerick demographics
- Population
- 3,400
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 1,269
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Limerick ›
Education in Limerick
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Limerick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Limerick
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Limerick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 3,400 | $101,172 | $269,400 | $1,758 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 3,322 | $98,654 | $267,300 | $2,288 |
| Cornish | 1,803 | $69,038 | $274,200 | $1,196 |
| Limington | 4,017 | $84,675 | $295,600 | $1,185 |
| Newfield | 1,580 | $57,188 | $318,100 | — |
| Parsonsfield | 1,715 | $72,045 | $272,100 | $1,185 |
| Waterboro | 8,055 | $89,392 | $297,000 | $1,200 |
| Hollis | 4,872 | $95,950 | $338,900 | $1,372 |
| Kezar Falls | 819 | $58,083 | $234,100 | $1,138 |
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What is the median household income in Limerick, ME?
The median household income in Limerick is $101,172, 35% 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 Limerick?
The median home value in Limerick is $269,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Limerick?
The median gross rent in Limerick is $1,758 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Limerick, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Maine median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Limerick?
The median age in Limerick is 40.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Limerick?
The average commute to work in Limerick is 38 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Limerick?
The unemployment rate in Limerick is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Limerick?
27.5% of adults in Limerick 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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