Living in Linneus, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linneus · Census data 2020–2024
Linneus has 1,226 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $65,114 (13% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $144,200.
Linneus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Linneus at a glance
- Population
- 1,226
- Median age
- 44.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $65,114State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $144,200State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Linneus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Linneus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linneus the median home value is $144,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,214 a month in housing costs.
Linneus median household income
The median household income in Linneus is $65,114 and the income per person is $35,575. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Linneus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 693
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 34.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.70
34.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Linneus has many vacation and second homes.
Linneus demographics
- Population
- 1,226
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 451
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linneus ›
Education in Linneus
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Linneus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linneus
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Linneus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linneus | 1,226 | $65,114 | $144,200 | — |
| New Limerick | 372 | $53,810 | $196,900 | $775 |
| Hodgdon | 1,428 | $54,519 | $159,300 | $695 |
| Oakfield | 629 | $46,378 | $144,300 | $592 |
| Ludlow | 444 | $62,500 | $133,900 | $988 |
| Houlton | 6,056 | $61,058 | $137,000 | $785 |
| Smyrna | 380 | $57,750 | $117,100 | $425 |
| Amity | 395 | $65,000 | $155,000 | — |
| Island Falls | 768 | $56,328 | $108,300 | $636 |
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What is the median household income in Linneus, ME?
The median household income in Linneus is $65,114, 13% 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 Linneus?
The median home value in Linneus is $144,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Linneus, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Linneus?
The median age in Linneus is 44.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Linneus?
The average commute to work in Linneus is 17 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linneus?
The unemployment rate in Linneus is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linneus?
11.9% of adults in Linneus 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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