Living in Mexico, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mexico · Census data 2020–2024
Mexico has 2,782 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $55,727 (25% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $110,800, the median rent is $1,027/month.
Mexico at a glance
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age
- 43.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $55,727State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $110,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,027/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mexico a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mexico
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mexico the median home value is $110,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, which is 46.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,136 a month in housing costs.
Mexico median household income
The median household income in Mexico is $55,727 and the income per person is $28,310. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Mexico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,351
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.61
Mexico demographics
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,061
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mexico ›
Education in Mexico
13% of adults 25 and older in Mexico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mexico
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Mexico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,782 | $55,727 | $110,800 | $1,027 |
| Dixfield | 2,300 | $70,613 | $160,900 | $658 |
| Carthage | 845 | $79,107 | $144,300 | $811 |
| Rumford | 5,942 | $38,403 | $127,700 | $803 |
| Peru | 1,501 | $66,827 | $141,300 | $723 |
| Roxbury | 352 | $51,667 | $105,800 | — |
| Weld | 459 | $62,083 | $268,600 | — |
| Canton | 1,191 | $52,458 | $165,000 | $485 |
| Woodstock | 1,233 | $63,015 | $219,600 | $963 |
More for people moving to Mexico
Mexico ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mexico: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mexico, ME?
The median household income in Mexico is $55,727, 25% 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 Mexico?
The median home value in Mexico is $110,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Mexico?
The median gross rent in Mexico is $1,027 per month, about 46.6% of household income.
Is Mexico, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Mexico?
The median age in Mexico is 43.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Mexico?
The average commute to work in Mexico is 24 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mexico?
The unemployment rate in Mexico is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mexico?
13% of adults in Mexico 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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