Living in Madawaska, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madawaska · Census data 2020–2024
Madawaska has 3,853 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $56,818 (24% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $156,300, the median rent is $635/month.
Madawaska at a glance
- Population
- 3,853
- Median age
- 52.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,818State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $156,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $635/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Madawaska a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Madawaska
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madawaska the median home value is $156,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,160 a month in housing costs.
Madawaska median household income
The median household income in Madawaska is $56,818 and the income per person is $30,244. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Madawaska: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,337
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 21.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.03
Madawaska demographics
- Population
- 3,853
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 1,838
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madawaska ›
Education in Madawaska
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Madawaska have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madawaska
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Madawaska vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madawaska | 3,853 | $56,818 | $156,300 | $635 |
| St. Agatha | 842 | $75,417 | $187,500 | $435 |
| Grand Isle | 407 | $35,417 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Frenchville | 971 | $55,461 | $137,300 | $545 |
| Van Buren | 1,858 | $40,170 | $97,700 | $733 |
| New Canada | 449 | $68,750 | $210,300 | — |
| Fort Kent | 4,150 | $56,270 | $160,700 | $926 |
| Stockholm | 222 | $60,833 | $144,800 | $1,094 |
| Wallagrass | 514 | $48,833 | $194,900 | $932 |
More for people moving to Madawaska
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What is the median household income in Madawaska, ME?
The median household income in Madawaska is $56,818, 24% 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 Madawaska?
The median home value in Madawaska is $156,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Madawaska?
The median gross rent in Madawaska is $635 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Madawaska, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Madawaska?
The median age in Madawaska is 52.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Madawaska?
The average commute to work in Madawaska is 12 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madawaska?
The unemployment rate in Madawaska is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madawaska?
22.3% of adults in Madawaska 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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