Living in Lisbon, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lisbon · Census data 2020–2024
Lisbon has 9,750 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $77,819 (4% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $258,300, the median rent is $979/month.
Lisbon at a glance
- Population
- 9,750
- Median age
- 38.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $77,819State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $258,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lisbon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Maine median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lisbon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lisbon the median home value is $258,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,724 a month in housing costs.
Lisbon median household income
The median household income in Lisbon is $77,819 and the income per person is $39,844. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Lisbon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,884
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.53
Lisbon demographics
- Population
- 9,750
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 3,812
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lisbon ›
Education in Lisbon
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Lisbon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lisbon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Lisbon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 9,750 | $77,819 | $258,300 | $979 |
| Lisbon Falls | 4,267 | $72,344 | $245,700 | $971 |
| Durham | 4,262 | $99,181 | $322,200 | — |
| Sabattus | 5,116 | $59,387 | $180,000 | $949 |
| Bowdoin | 3,188 | $91,239 | $292,800 | — |
| Lewiston | 38,324 | $55,393 | $235,100 | $986 |
| Topsham | 9,706 | $91,028 | $360,800 | $1,355 |
| Wales | 1,924 | $77,004 | $250,400 | $1,154 |
| Pownal | 1,696 | $104,333 | $436,800 | $981 |
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Lisbon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lisbon, ME?
The median household income in Lisbon is $77,819, 4% 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 Lisbon?
The median home value in Lisbon is $258,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Lisbon?
The median gross rent in Lisbon is $979 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Lisbon, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Maine median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Lisbon?
The median age in Lisbon is 38.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Lisbon?
The average commute to work in Lisbon is 29 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lisbon?
The unemployment rate in Lisbon is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lisbon?
23.4% of adults in Lisbon 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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