Living in Moose River, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moose River · Census data 2020–2024
Moose River has 248 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $76,324 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $144,900.
Moose River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moose River at a glance
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 32.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $76,324State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $144,900State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Moose River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moose River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moose River the median home value is $144,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Moose River median household income
The median household income in Moose River is $76,324 and the income per person is $37,617. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Moose River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 26.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.38
Moose River demographics
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moose River ›
Education in Moose River
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Moose River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moose River
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Moose River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose River | 248 | $76,324 | $144,900 | — |
| Jackman | 695 | $33,625 | $172,700 | $475 |
| Greenville | 1,355 | $63,486 | $268,500 | $662 |
| Shirley | 234 | $61,875 | $219,600 | — |
| Caratunk | 101 | $73,235 | $470,000 | — |
| Eustis | 453 | $32,118 | $262,200 | $916 |
| Highland | 154 | $42,745 | $99,600 | — |
| Moscow | 865 | $45,526 | $153,800 | — |
| Carrabassett Valley | 637 | $88,750 | $343,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Moose River, ME?
The median household income in Moose River is $76,324, about the same as 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 Moose River?
The median home value in Moose River is $144,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Moose River, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Moose River?
The median age in Moose River is 32.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Moose River?
The average commute to work in Moose River is 15 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moose River?
The unemployment rate in Moose River is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moose River?
14.6% of adults in Moose River 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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