Living in Ludlow, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ludlow · Census data 2020–2024
Ludlow has 444 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $62,500 (16% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $133,900, the median rent is $988/month.
Ludlow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ludlow at a glance
- Population
- 444
- Median age
- 46.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $62,500State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $133,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $988/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ludlow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ludlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ludlow the median home value is $133,900, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $839 a month in housing costs.
Ludlow median household income
The median household income in Ludlow is $62,500 and the income per person is $30,716. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Ludlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.24
Ludlow demographics
- Population
- 444
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 198
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ludlow ›
Education in Ludlow
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Ludlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ludlow
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Ludlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 444 | $62,500 | $133,900 | $988 |
| New Limerick | 372 | $53,810 | $196,900 | $775 |
| Houlton | 6,056 | $61,058 | $137,000 | $785 |
| Smyrna | 380 | $57,750 | $117,100 | $425 |
| Linneus | 1,226 | $65,114 | $144,200 | — |
| Littleton | 887 | $74,219 | $159,800 | — |
| Oakfield | 629 | $46,378 | $144,300 | $592 |
| Hodgdon | 1,428 | $54,519 | $159,300 | $695 |
| Monticello | 674 | $51,875 | $125,800 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Ludlow, ME?
The median household income in Ludlow is $62,500, 16% 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 Ludlow?
The median home value in Ludlow is $133,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Ludlow?
The median gross rent in Ludlow is $988 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ludlow, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Ludlow?
The median age in Ludlow is 46.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Ludlow?
The average commute to work in Ludlow is 21 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ludlow?
The unemployment rate in Ludlow is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ludlow?
16.2% of adults in Ludlow 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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