Living in Monson, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monson · Census data 2020–2024
Monson has 596 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $56,017 (25% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $178,100.
Monson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monson at a glance
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 47.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,017State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $178,100State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Monson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Monson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monson the median home value is $178,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,402 a month in housing costs.
Monson median household income
The median household income in Monson is $56,017 and the income per person is $31,360. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Monson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 573
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 49.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.08
49.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Monson has many vacation and second homes.
Monson demographics
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 287
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monson ›
Education in Monson
18% of adults 25 and older in Monson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Monson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monson | 596 | $56,017 | $178,100 | — |
| Willimantic | 200 | $63,472 | $131,700 | — |
| Abbot | 584 | $58,542 | $171,200 | $1,111 |
| Shirley | 234 | $61,875 | $219,600 | — |
| Guilford | 1,096 | $53,173 | $170,100 | $507 |
| Greenville | 1,355 | $63,486 | $268,500 | $662 |
| Bowerbank | 211 | $93,125 | $199,500 | — |
| Parkman | 896 | $54,231 | $168,900 | — |
| Wellington | 161 | $44,519 | $133,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Monson, ME?
The median household income in Monson is $56,017, 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 Monson?
The median home value in Monson is $178,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Monson, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Monson?
The median age in Monson is 47.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Monson?
The average commute to work in Monson is 30 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monson?
The unemployment rate in Monson is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monson?
18% of adults in Monson 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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