Living in Lubec, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lubec · Census data 2020–2024
Lubec has 1,346 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $52,375 (30% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $188,700, the median rent is $550/month.
Lubec is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lubec at a glance
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 59.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $52,375State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $188,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $550/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lubec a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lubec
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lubec the median home value is $188,700, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,113 a month in housing costs.
Lubec median household income
The median household income in Lubec is $52,375 and the income per person is $37,928. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Lubec: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,186
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 41.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.95
41.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lubec has many vacation and second homes.
Lubec demographics
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 41.2%
- Households
- 689
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lubec ›
Education in Lubec
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Lubec have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lubec
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Lubec vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubec | 1,346 | $52,375 | $188,700 | $550 |
| Eastport | 1,263 | $45,573 | $179,800 | $565 |
| Pembroke | 801 | $60,132 | $142,800 | $881 |
| Whiting | 506 | $55,263 | $214,200 | $600 |
| Cutler | 492 | $72,946 | $155,900 | — |
| Perry | 744 | $82,056 | $196,400 | — |
| Dennysville | 218 | $39,250 | $218,800 | — |
| Charlotte | 377 | $67,813 | $140,800 | — |
| East Machias | 1,223 | $57,589 | $210,800 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in Lubec, ME?
The median household income in Lubec is $52,375, 30% 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 Lubec?
The median home value in Lubec is $188,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Lubec?
The median gross rent in Lubec is $550 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Lubec, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Lubec?
The median age in Lubec is 59.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Lubec?
The average commute to work in Lubec is 25 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lubec?
The unemployment rate in Lubec is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lubec?
32.6% of adults in Lubec 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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