Living in Matinicus Isle, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matinicus Isle · Census data 2020–2024
Matinicus Isle has 48 residents with a median age of 65.2. The median household income is $65,417 (12% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $350,000.
Matinicus Isle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matinicus Isle at a glance
- Population
- 48
- Median age
- 65.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $350,000State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
Is Matinicus Isle a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Maine median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Matinicus Isle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matinicus Isle the median home value is $350,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,200 a month in housing costs.
Matinicus Isle median household income
The median household income in Matinicus Isle is $65,417 and the income per person is $35,023. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Matinicus Isle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 83.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.53
83.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Matinicus Isle has many vacation and second homes.
Matinicus Isle demographics
- Population
- 48
- Median age
- 65.2
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 52.1%
- Households
- 19
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matinicus Isle ›
Education in Matinicus Isle
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Matinicus Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matinicus Isle
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 53.3%
- Drive alone
- 20%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Matinicus Isle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinicus Isle | 48 | $65,417 | $350,000 | — |
| Vinalhaven | 1,216 | $72,963 | $428,400 | $1,017 |
| South Thomaston | 1,381 | $86,838 | $341,300 | $925 |
| Owls Head | 1,482 | $87,325 | $413,300 | $1,191 |
| St. George | 2,606 | $89,155 | $356,300 | $1,465 |
| North Haven | 480 | $87,500 | $440,200 | $913 |
| Cushing | 1,460 | $83,500 | $409,800 | $1,553 |
| Rockland | 7,035 | $56,533 | $245,800 | $1,092 |
| Thomaston | 2,769 | $56,435 | $271,700 | $1,262 |
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What is the median household income in Matinicus Isle, ME?
The median household income in Matinicus Isle is $65,417, 12% 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 Matinicus Isle?
The median home value in Matinicus Isle is $350,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Matinicus Isle, ME a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Maine median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Matinicus Isle?
The median age in Matinicus Isle is 65.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Matinicus Isle?
The unemployment rate in Matinicus Isle is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matinicus Isle?
36.4% of adults in Matinicus Isle 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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